ELVACITE BR-83 Acrylic Resin by Mitsubishi Chemical – Solid Thermoplastic Resin for Ink & Coating Formulations

Full Name Thermoplastic Solid Acrylic Resin Manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical in Japan. A widely used high-hardness solid acrylic resin for the coatings and inks industries. Standard Specifications Test Item Typical Value Appearance White bead-like solid granules Weight Average Molecular Weight (Mw) 40,000 Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) 105 °C Viscosity (40% in Toluene, Gardner-Holdt) V–Y Acid Value ≤ 2 mg KOH/g Non-Volatile Content ≥ 98.5% Solubility Soluble in toluene, xylene, esters and ketones; insoluble in water Physical Form Bead form, low caking during feeding Standard Packaging 25 kg / bag Key Performance Features High Hardness and High Clarity Delivers high film hardness and excellent transparency, with outstanding alcohol resistance, chemical resistance and abrasion resistance. Good gloss retention, weatherability and yellowing resistance. One-Component Thermoplastic Air-Drying Film The molecule contains no hydroxyl or carboxyl groups and does not participate in cross-linking curing. Excellent compatibility with nitrocellulose, chlorinated rubber and various other resins. Wide Substrate Compatibility Excellent adhesion to ABS, PVC, various plastics and metal substrates. Easy to dissolve and process, with stable formulation and low risk of re-thickening.   Typical Application Areas  Coatings Industry (Primary) •   Plastic air-drying lacquers, metal overprint clear coats, matte clear coats •   Primers for vacuum metallization, home appliance housing coatings, plastic housing topcoats   Inks Industry Plastic printing inks, surface-printing inks, alcohol-resistant printing inks.   Adhesives Compound adhesive systems, coating primer formulations.   Important Note This product is a thermoplastic film-forming resin only and is not intended as the main binder for cross-linking stoving ename