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Inks

Inks

Celanese manufactures a wide variety of products found in diversified end-uses, including inks. Celanese’s intermediate chemistries business, an industry leader, manufactures acetyl products as well as organic solvents and derivatives. Many of its products can be used as a solvent or component in inks. EVA resins from Celanese’s EVA polymers business are used in flexible packaging printing inks.

Products

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3-Methoxybutanol

Mainly used as a:

  • low-volatility solvent, with good dissolving power for many natural resins

ateva

Ateva® EVA Polymers

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Copolymers:

  • 0-40% vinyl acetate
  • broad melt index
  • recognized for quality and versatility

ethyl acetate

Ethyl Acetate

Used as a solvent in:

  • oil-based lacquers and enamels
  • inks and adhesives
  • numerous  chemical processes

methyl acetate

Methyl Acetate 95%

A clear, colorless liquid and is often used for:

  • formulated products such as fast-dry industrial maintenance coatings

n butyl acetate

N-Butyl Acetate

Used as a solvent in:

  • oil based lacquers and enamels
  • inks and adhesives
  • as a process solvent

polysolvan O

Polysolvan® O

Polysolvan® O is used as:

  • paint additive to improve flow properties
  • cellulose acetate paints
  • inks and emulsion polymers

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SAIB 80%

High-purity carbohydrate is used for a wide range of applications including:

  • inks, coatings, and paper production