MORCRYL™ 460 PLUS for Graphic Arts Applications
Description
MORCRYL 460 PLUS is the next generation neutral pH dispersing resin. It offers improved dispersion stability and
color development over MORCRYL 430 PLUS solution resin. It is supplied in a ready to use form at pH 7.0 – 7.5. It
can be used with the typical organic pigments used in process printing where it provides very good color
development. MORCRYL 460 PLUS offers excellent transparency and gloss and is broadly compatible with Neutral
pH and conventional letdowns. The flow, leveling and transfer of neutral pH inks made with MORCRYL 460 PLUS
are outstanding.
Typical Properties
These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.
Appearance
Clear amber solution
Solids, %
35
pH
7.5
Viscosity, cps
1000
Acid Number
195
Molecular Weight
5800
Tg, °C
71
Freeze/Thaw Stability
Protect from freezing
Heat Age, 1 week
Pass
Characteristics
Outstanding pigment dispersion viscosity stability
Excellent pigment wetting and color development
Contributes to improved ink transfer
Use with a wide variety of pigments
High gloss
Excellent transparency
Excellent rheology
Compatible with neutral pH letdowns as well as conventional emulsions
Dispersion Preparation
Premix
Weigh liquid ingredients into blender
Mix for 20 seconds to homogenize
Add pigment in 3 equal parts (mixing and wetting before next part is added)
Blend premix for 10 minutes
Grind
Pour into high speed media mill (Eiger Mini-100 horizontal mill) and mill 10 minutes/5000 rpms
(Measure the amperage draw and temperature to ensure high shear forces are generated)
Dispersion Formulations
Lithol Rubine
Diarylide Yellow
Phthalo Blue
Carbon Black
57DT688
YE-1403
BW-1531
Black Pearls® 450
38
37
38
40
MORCRYL 460 PLUS
26.6
26
26.6
28
Water
34.4
36
34.4
31
1
1
1
1
Pigment
%
BYK
®
022
Total
100
100
100
100
% TS
48.1
46.9
48.1
50.6
3.75/1
3.75/1
3.75/1
3.75/1
Initial Viscosity, cps
800
230
210
300
Aged Viscosity, cps
1000
350
250
500
Red
Yellow
Blue
Black
%
35
35
35
35
MORCRYL 460 PLUS
20
20
20
20
LUCIDENE 4035 PLUS
17
17
17
LUCIDENE 4045 PLUS
16
16
16
7.8
7.8
7.8
Pigment to Binder
Ink Formulations
Ink Dispersion
LUCIDENE 604
33
Water
7.8
Wax
4
4
4
4
Defoamer
.2
.2
.2
.2
Dilute to desired viscosity.
Raw Material Suppliers
57DT688
Lithol Rubine pigment from Flint Group Pigments
YE-1403
Diarylide Yellow pigment from Pacific Coast Enterprises
BW-1531
Phthalocyanine Blue pigment from Pacific Coast Enterprises
Black Pearls 450
Carbon Black pigment from Cabot Corporation
BYK 022
Defoamer from BYK-Chemie
Luciwax™ 37
Wax Emulsion from Hexion Specialty Chemicals
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not have access to one of these MSDS, please contact your local Rohm and Haas representative for an additional
copy.
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customers receiving products deemed hazardous under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act.
MSDS should be obtained from your suppliers of other materials recommended in this bulletin.
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Care® Program.
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suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but without guarantee, as conditions
and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. Rohm and Haas Company makes no warranties, either express or implied, as to
the accuracy of these suggestions and assumes no liability arising out of their use by others. We recommend that the prospective user
determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. Suggestions for uses of our products
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August 2007