Nitrocellulose (Ink Grade)
CAS Number: 9004-70-0
Ink-grade nitrocellulose (NC) is the principal film-forming resin for flexographic and gravure packaging inks, delivering fast solvent release, excellent adhesion to film substrates, and outstanding gloss. Available in a range of viscosity grades (1/4 sec to 60 sec) to match press speed and solvent system requirements. Fully compatible with polyamide, polyurethane, and maleic resins for formulation flexibility.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White fibrous or chip solid |
| moisture (%) | ≤1.0 |
| alcohol content (%) | 25–35 |
| nitrogen content (%) | 10.9–12.2 |
| viscosity grade (sec) | 1/4, 1/2, 5, 15, 30, 60 |
Applications
- Flexible packaging flexographic inks
- Rotogravure food-packaging inks
- Lamination inks for OPP/PET films
- Screen printing inks for plastics
- Wood-furniture lacquer inks
Key Features
- Fast solvent release for high-speed press operation
- Excellent adhesion to polyolefin and polyester films
- High gloss and clarity in dried ink films
- Good compatibility with polyamide and PU co-resins
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