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AQ™ 48 Ultra Polymer
AQ™ 48 Ultra is a water-dispersible polyester resin. It is commonly used as a film former in coatings and inks.
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- Manufacturer: Eastman
- Product Line: Eastman AQ™ Polyesters
- Product: AQ™ Polymers
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Food & Beverage | Inks
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Eastman AQ™ 48 Ultra is a sulfopolyester resin that disperses directly in water without the aid of surfactants or additives. Dispersions of AQ™ 48 Ultra are made up of very small particle aggregates that allow for rapid formation of clear and glossy films at room temperature that are low in tack. The electrostatic nature of AQ™ 48 Ultra aggregates in dispersion keeps the particles suspended without the need for dispersing aids.
Specifications
Form: Pellets
Color: Pale amber
Glass transition temperature (Tg): 45-48°C
dry polymer
Inherent viscosity: 0.26-0.32 dL/g
Acid Number (mg KOH/g): <2
Hydroxyl number: <10mg KOH/g
Bulk density: 6.9 lb/gal
Primary Chemistry: Polyester-5
Features & Benefits
High gloss
Low film tack
Excellent film formation with and without alcohol
Problems Solved
High formulation cost associated with common dispersing agents and surfactants
Applications
Clear, tack free films of AQ™ 48 Ultra dispersions can be easily formed on packaging films to produce a heat seal coating.
This coating can subsequently be sealed to other packaging films and foils to create laminates that are useful in the packaging industry.
In ink formulations, AQ™ 48 Ultra is used as a binder.
The rapid drying speed of the polymer allows for increased printing speeds and rapid curing of inks.
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Coatings
Inks
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