Benefi ts, built on each otherThe BASF resins and additives portfolio for printing and packaging
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Water-based systems 4 - 13
Joncryl® fi lm-forming emulsions 4 - 7Joncryl® non-fi lm-forming emulsions 8 - 9Joncryl® colloidals 10 - 11Joncryl® solid resins 12 - 13Joncryl® solutions 12 - 13
Energy-curable systems 14 - 21
Laromer® resins and functional monomers 14 - 19Irgacure® and Darocur® photoinitiators 20 - 21
Pigment dispersion 22 - 27
Joncryl® HPD, solution resins, hard resins 22 - 23Laromer® and Laropal® 24 - 25Dispex® 24 - 25Efka® 26 - 27
Solvent-based systems for ink applications 28 - 29
Additives, defoamers and surface modifi ers 30 - 31
Efka® defoamers, leveling agents, surface modifi ers 30 - 31Joncryl® Wax 30 - 31
BASF, your supplier of choice
As the world’s leading chemical company, BASF is committed to you, our customers, by providing a broad technology portfolio of resins and additives with unique performance attributes. We work closely and in partnership with our customers and value chain contacts in order to make customized innovative developments. At BASF, we want to be your supplier of choice for the printing and packaging industry.
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We focus on your needs and offer you an extensive technology base. Our cross-functional teams have great expertise in chemistry for resins and additives. We recognize and understand the performance challenges you face with your customers, such as product quality and consistency, resistance and resolubility, grinding effi ciency and color strength, low VOC and food-contact compliance. That is why we develop innovative solutions that address a multitude of these performance attributes. Our product lines contribute to the quality and value of the printing and packaging industry.
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Customer focus and service capabilities
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• formulation support• global R&D platform and manufacturing network• regulatory support (food-contact and REACH expertise)• market knowledge
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Water-based systems Joncryl® fi lm-forming emulsions
Product Description Key properties
Joncryl® acrylic RC emulsions
Joncryl® 74 acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks and overprint varnishes good water and grease resistance, excellent gloss and transparency, good adhesion
Joncryl® 77 acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks and overprint varnishes good resolubility, excellent printability, excellent gloss and transparency, good block resistance
Joncryl® 535 ammonia-free acrylic emulsion for use in water-based tissue inks providing excellent bleeding resistance
excellent bleeding resistance (EN646), good printability and resolubility, good washability, low ammonia odor, food-contact approval
Joncryl® 544 self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion for use in water-based tissue inks providing excellent bleeding resistance excellent bleeding resistance, good washability
Joncryl® 1665 acrylic emulsion for use in heat- and water-resistant water-based inks and overprint varnishes
excellent heat resistance, good wet rub resistance, excellent adhesion on foil and HDPE, LDPE, OPP fi lm substrates
Joncryl® 1685 acrylic emulsion for use in heat-resistant water-based inks and overprint varnishes excellent heat resistance, good gloss and clarity
Joncryl® 8050 acrylic emulsion for use in water-based grease-resistant inks and overprint varnishes
excellent grease-resistant, excellent fi lm clarity, excellent resolubility, good adhesion to non-absorbing substrates
Joncryl® 8052 acrylic emulsion for water-based inks on paper, fi lm and foil substrates good adhesion, good water resistance, good printability
Joncryl® 617 styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in water-based overprint varnishes good fi lm-forming properties, economical, good gloss and transparency
Joncryl® 660 acrylic emulsion for use in water-based pre-print overprint varnishes excellent hot mar resistance, good rub resistance, good gloss and tranparency
Joncryl® 2178 styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in block-resistant water-based inks and overprint varnishes
excellent dry and wet block resistance, high coeffi cient of friction, glycol-ether-free, excellent resolubility, good printability
Joncryl® 2647 acrylic emulsion for water-based inks used on fi lm substrates excellent adhesion on HDPE, LDPE and OPP fi lm substrates, good fi lm wetting, fast drying, good wet rub and wet crinckle resistance
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Non-volatile[%] Appearance pH
[25 °C]Viscosity
[mPa·s, 25 °C]Molecular weight
[Mw]Acid value[on solids]
Tg [°C]
Min. fi lm-forming temp. [°C]
Swiss Ordinance Annex 6
48.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.1 600 > 200,000 69 -8 -3
46.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.1 550 > 200,000 62 35 12
39.5 translucent emulsion 8.6 < 50 > 200,000 - 20 < 0
42.0 white emulsion 7.5 200 - - 1 10
36.5 semi-translucent emulsion 9.3 300 > 200,000 63 -42 < 5
43.5 semi-translucent emulsion 9.5 350 > 200,000 - -20 < -5
42.0 semi-translucent emulsion 7.9 550 > 200,000 114 -18 < -5
46.5 semi-translucent emulsion 7.9 750 > 200,000 65 -35 < 5
45.5 semi-translucent emulsion 8.3 1,250 > 200,000 63 7 < 0
32.3 opaque emulsion 8.5 400 > 200,000 215 27 26
44.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.5 700 > 200,000 68 42 < 0
46.0 semi-translucent emulsion 7.9 400 > 200,000 63 -35 < 5
The components of this product are listed according to the Annex 6, official Swiss list for
printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
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Water-based systems Joncryl® fi lm-forming emulsions
Product Description Key properties
Joncryl® acrylic RC emulsions
Joncryl® 2651 acrylic emulsion for water-based inks on paper, fi lm and foil substrates
excellent adhesion and leveling on fi lm substrates, excellent gloss,excellent transfer, good water resistance, good resolubility
Joncryl® 9010 acrylic co-polymer emulsion for use in water-based heat-seal lacquers for cardboard blisters and fl exible packaging
water-based, economical, low sealing temperature, good blockingresistance
Joncryl® ECO range
Joncryl® ECO 2117 glycol-ether-free styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks and overprint varnishes
ultra-low VOC, glycol-ether-free, excellent resolubility, excellent printability, excellent viscosity stability, good compatibility
Joncryl® ECO 2124 glycol-ether-free acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks for fi lm substrates
ultra-low VOC, glycol-ether-free, excellent resolubility, excellent printability, excellent viscosity stability, good compatibility
Joncryl® ECO 2177 glycol-ether-free acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks and overprint varnishes
ultra-low VOC, glycol-ether-free, excellent resolubility, excellent printability, excellent viscosity stability
Joncryl® FLX range
Joncryl® FLX 5000 self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion with excellent resolubility for water-based inks used for surface printing on fi lm substrates
good dry and wet rub resistance, excellent resolubility and printability, excellent heat-seal resistance, excellent blocking resistance
Joncryl® FLX 5002 fi lm-forming acrylic emulsion with excellent resolubility for water-based inks used for surface printing on fi lm substrates
good dry resistance, excellent resolubility and printability, good heat-seal resistance, excellent blocking resistance
Joncryl® FLX 5020 self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion with excellent resolubility for water-based inks used for surface printing on fi lm substrates
excellent resistance (alkaline, water, deep-freeze), excellent resolubility and printability, good heat-seal resistance, fast curing, high gloss
Joncryl® FLX 5030self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion with excellent resolubility for water-based white inks used for reverse printing on fi lm substrates and subsequent adhesion lamination
excellent bond strength in lamination, excellent resolubility and printability, excellent heat-seal bond strength, fast curing
Joncryl® LMV
Joncryl® LMV 7040low-maintenance vehicle, pH-neutral, hard fi lm-forming styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks for paper, fi lm and foil substrates
low-maintenance, pH-neutral, excellent resolubility
Joncryl® ECO
Joncryl® ECO is a glycol-ether-free and food-contact-compliant product line. It is meeting the stringent demands of food and other packaging applications, such as the tobacco and confectionary markets. All residuals (monomers, by-products and impurities) are determined and identified in batch-to-batch analyses.
Joncryl® FLX
Joncryl® FLX products offer an excellent resistance/resolubility balance and are therefore very suitable to be used in water-based inks for flexible packaging applications. The conversion to water-based inks for medium-duty film applications is a high-quality, cost-effective reality with the FLX products.
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Non-volatile [%] Appearance pH
[25 °C]Viscosity
[mPa·s, 25 °C]Molecular weight
[Mw]Acid value[on solids]
Tg [°C]
Min. fi lm-forming temp. [°C]
Swiss Ordinance Annex 6
44.5 semi-translucent emulsion 7.7 450 > 200,000 85 -30 < 0
50.0 translucent emulsion 7.6 550 > 200,000 60 -10 -
46.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.2 1,250 > 200,000 62 8 < 5
47.0 semi-translucent emulsion 7.9 1,150 > 200,000 65 -35 < 5
46.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.2 700 > 200,000 64 21 11
42.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.5 1,000 > 200,000 90 - < 5
35.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.8 240 > 200,000 - - 25
41.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.1 40 > 200,000 26 - 13
42.5 semi-translucent emulsion 8.2 40 > 200,000 26 - 8
45.0 translucent emulsion 7.0 600 > 200,000 115 28 -
The components of this product are listed according to the Annex 6, official Swiss list for
printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
Joncryl® LMV 7000
The Joncryl® LMV 7000 series of Low-Maintenance Vehicles offers the printing industry a complete selection of resins and emulsions that will assist in reducing waste and downtime due to anilox plugging and ink buildup on the plates.
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Water-based systems Joncryl® non-fi lm-forming emulsions
Product Description Key properties
Joncryl® styrene-acrylic RC emulsions
Joncryl® 90 styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in water-based overprint varnishes and inks excellent optical clarity, high gloss, good heat resistance, fast drying
Joncryl® 537-E acrylic emulsion for use in alkali- or detergent-resistant water-based inks and overprint varnishes
excellent alkali and detergent resistance, broad adhesion characteristics to non-absorbant substrates, excellent gloss, pigment wetting
Joncryl® 538 acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks for vinyl wallpaper and fl ooring
plasticizer migration resistance, excellent scrub resistance, good adhesion to non-absorbing substrates
Joncryl® 631 high-hiding styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks increases color brightness, good resolubility and printability, fast drying, low curling
Joncryl® 1158 low-odor acrylic emulsion for use in water-based fl exo inks for newsprint
good resolubility, low odor, good viscosity stability, fast drying, high color brightness
Joncryl® 1180 high-hiding low-odor styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in water-based fl exo inks
improved color brightness, excellent resolubility and printability, fast drying, exceptionally low odor, low curling, good viscosity stability
Joncryl® 1680-E styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in low-gloss/matt overprint varnishes low gloss, no matting agent required
Joncryl® 2038 acrylic emulsion for use in detergent-resistant water-based wallpaper inks for vinyl and paper substrates
excellent solvent and detergent resistance, excellent plasticizer migration resistance, good adhesion to non-absorbing substrates
Joncryl® 8060 styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in high-gloss high-quality overprint varnishes
excellent clarity, excellent gloss, good fi lm-forming properties, excellent formulation fl exibility
Joncryl® 8064 styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in high-gloss high-quality overprint varnishes
excellent clarity, excellent gloss, fast drying, good fi lm-forming properties
Joncryl® 8067 styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in water-based overprint varnishes excellent optical clarity, high gloss, good heat resistance, fast drying
Joncryl® 2157 high-solids extremely fast drying styrene-acrylic emulsion for water-based inks on paper and paperboard
extremely fast drying, exhibits low curling, excellent resolubility, excellent compatibility, ultra-low VOC
Joncryl® 8055 low-odor acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks and overprint varnishes
exceptional low-odor, excellent resolubility, good heat resistance, high gloss, fast drying
Joncryl® ECO 2189 glycol-ether-free styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks and overprint varnishes
glycol-ether-free, ultra-low VOC, fast drying, high gloss, excellent versatility and robustness
Joncryl® LMV 7051 low-maintenance vehicle, pH-neutral, hard, non-fi lm-forming styrene-acrylic emulsion for use in water-based inks for paper and paperboard low-maintenance, pH-neutral, high gloss, excellent resolubility
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Non-volatile[%] Appearance pH
[25 °C]Viscosity
[mPa·s, 25 °C]Molecular weight
[Mw]Acid value[on solids]
Tg [°C]
Min. fi lm-forming temp. [°C]
Swiss Ordinance Annex 6
44.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.3 260 > 200,000 76 110 > 85
46.5 semi-translucent emulsion 8.2 250 > 200,000 52 50 43
46.5 semi-translucent emulsion 7.7 250 > 200,000 70 64 60
49.5 opaque emulsion 7.8 2,500 > 200,000 31 107 > 85
30.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.6 200 - - 103 -
44.0 opaque emulsion 7.0 600 > 200,000 - 107 > 85
43.5 white emulsion 7.6 300 > 200,000 28 56 49
43.5 semi-translucent emulsion 8.2 500 > 200,000 76 > 85 > 85
45.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.0 250 > 200,000 150 110 84
43.5 semi-translucent emulsion 8.0 150 > 200,000 158 97 58
42.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.1 250 > 200,000 78 110 > 90
48.0 opaque emulsion 8.3 125 > 200,000 36 105 > 85
46.0 semi-translucent emulsion 7.9 400 > 200,000 - 110 > 85
48.0 semi-translucent emulsion 8.2 550 > 200,000 65 98 > 85
44.5 semi-translucent emulsion 7.5 400 > 200,000 115 98 56
The components of this product are listed according to the Annex 6, official Swiss list for
printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
Joncryl® ECO
Joncryl® ECO is a glycol-ether-free and food-contact-compliant product line. It is meeting the stringent demands of food and other packaging applications, such as the tobacco and confectionary markets. All residuals (monomers, by-products and impurities) are determined and identified in batch-to-batch analyses.
Joncryl® LMV 7000
The Joncryl® LMV 7000 series of Low-Maintenance Vehicles offers the printing industry a complete selection of resins and emulsions that will assist in reducing waste and downtime due to anilox plugging and ink buildup on the plates.
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Water-based systems Joncryl® colloidals
Product Description Key properties
Joncryl® acrylic colloidals
Joncryl® 652 acrylic colloidal emulsion for use in inks for pre-print and post-print corrugated board and kraft paper applications
excellent hot mar resistance for pre-print inks, good transfer and printability, good gloss
Joncryl® 661 acrylic colloidal emulsion for use in inks for pre-print and post-print corrugated board and kraft paper applications
good transfer and printability, excellent hot mar resistance, low cost in use
Joncryl® 665 acrylic colloidal emulsion for use in inks for pre-print and post-print corrugated board and kraft paper applications
excellent transfer and printability, good hot mar resistance, low cost in use, high effi ciency, excellent ink viscosity stability
Joncryl® 667 acrylic colloidal emulsion for use in high-quality inks for pre-print and post-print corrugated board and paper applications
excellent transfer and printability, good hot mar resistance, excellent ink viscosity stability
Joncryl® 668 acrylic colloidal emulsion for use in inks for pre-print and post-print corrugated board and kraft paper applications
excellent transfer and printability, good hot mar resistance, low cost in use, very high effi ciency
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Non-volatile[%] Appearance pH
[25 °C]Viscosity
[mPa·s, 25 °C]Molecular weight
[Mw]Acid value[on solids]
Tg [°C]
Swiss Ordinance Annex 6
50.0 white emulsion 2.5 100 19,000 136 105
44.0 semi-translucent emulsion 2.1 60 85,000 154 70
44.5 white emulsion 2.0 25 57,000 164 123
44.0 white emulsion 2.5 25 16,000 160 90
44.4 white emulsion 2.0 25 75,000 164 123
The components of this product are listed according to the Annex 6, official Swiss list for
printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
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Water-based systems Joncryl® solid resins and solutions
Product Description Key properties
Joncryl® styrene-acrylic resins for water-based ink and overprint varnish applications
Joncryl® 586 styrene-acrylic resin for use in alkali-resistant water-based inks and overprint varnishes
alkali-resistance, excellent water- and wet block-resistance, good resolubility
Joncryl® ECO 675 glycol-ether-free styrene-acrylic resin for use in water-based inks and overprint varnishes
glycol-ether-free, ultra-low VOC, excellent transfer and printability, good gloss and hold-out
Joncryl® 678
styrene-acrylic resin providing excellent transfer and printability, good gloss and hold out
solid version for maximum formulation fl exibility
Joncryl® 8078 ready-made ammonia solution of Joncryl® 678 for high line speed applications
Joncryl® 8083 ready-made MEA solution of Joncryl® 678 providing high resolubility
Joncryl® 680 acrylic resin for use in water-based overprint varnishes high-solids varnishes at low-viscosity, high gloss, broad compatibility, excellent transfer and printability, good resolubility
Joncryl® 682low-molecular-weight acrylic resin for use in high-solids water-based overprint varnishes providing high gloss and excellent resolubility
solid version for maximum formulation fl exibility
Joncryl® 8085 ready-made ammonia solution of Joncryl® 682
Joncryl® LMV 7025low-maintenance vehicle, pH-neutral styrene-acrylic resin solution for use in water-based inks for high line speed applications leading to reduced downtime
ready-made ammonia solution providing good gloss and clarity and excellent resolubility
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Non-volatile[%] Appearance pH
[25 °C]Viscosity
[mPa·s, 25 °C]Molecular weight
[Mw]Acid value[on solids]
Tg [°C]
Swiss Ordinance Annex 6
97.0 clear solid resin 4,500 110 66
100.0 clear solid resin 5,800 222 95
99.0 clear solid resin 8,500 216 101
32.0 clear solution 8.3 1,750 8,500 222 101
30.0 clear solution 8.3 950 8,500 224 101
99.0 clear solid resin 4,500 215 91
99.0 clear solid resin 16,500 240 105
29.0 clear solution 8.6 1,350 16,500 249 105
30.0 clear solution 7.0 2,000 12,500 235 97
The components of this product are listed according to the Annex 6, official Swiss list for
printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
Joncryl® ECO
Joncryl® ECO is a glycol-ether-free and food-contact-compliant product line. It is meeting the stringent demands of food and other packaging applications, such as the tobacco and confectionary markets. All residuals (monomers, by-products and impurities) are determined and identified in batch-to-batch analyses.
Joncryl® LMV 7000
The Joncryl® LMV 7000 series of Low-Maintenance Vehicles offers the printing industry a complete selection of resins and emulsions that will assist in reducing waste and downtime due to anilox plugging and ink buildup on the plates.
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Energy-curable systems Laromer® resins and functional monomers
low medium good excellent
Product Viscosity[Pa·s, 23 °C] Functionality Reactivity Hardness Elasticity Chemical
resistance
Laromer® pigment grinding resin
Laromer® LR 9013 45 - 70 3.0
Laromer® polyester acrylates
Laromer® PE 44 F 2 - 5 3.0
Laromer® PE 46 T 1 - 3.5 2.8
Laromer® PE 56 F 20 - 40 3.1
Laromer® LR 8800 4 - 8 3.0
Laromer® LR 8981 4 - 14 3.0
Laromer® LR 9004 30 - 50 2.6
Laromer® LR 9032 15 - 25 4.0
Laromer® PE 9074 7 - 13 3.2
Laromer® PE 9079 2 - 4 (60 %) 3.4
Laromer® polyether acrylates (monomer-free, amine-modified)
Laromer® PO 77 F 1 - 3 3.2
Laromer® PO 94 F 0.4 - 0.8 3.5
Laromer® LR 8869 0.08 - 0.11 3.0
Laromer® LR 8996 0.05 - 0.09 3.1
Laromer® LR 8997 0.3 - 0.5 3.4
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good very good excellent
Surfacetension Characteristics Offset inks Liquid inks Screen inks Overprint varnishes
36.2 excellent pigment wetting properties, low in shrinkage
39.8 free of diluents, low-viscosity, low odor, flexible
lowly viscous version of Laromer® PE 56 F
43.6 well-balanced properties, leads to a tough film
hard, chemical resistance, low odor
highly reactive
40.8 tough with good adhesion
tough scratch resistance
BDDA-free version of Laromer® LR 9004
high-viscosity version of Laromer® LR 9079
39.8 reactive all-round resin
39.2 highly reactive, good pigment wetting, low odor
36.4 highly reactive, very low in color
35.0 reactive, very low in color and viscosity
highly reactive, low color
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Energy-curable systems Laromer® resins and functional monomers
Product Viscosity[Pa·s, 23 °C] Functionality Reactivity Hardness Elasticity Chemical
resistance
Laromer® amine-modifi ed polyether acrylates (alkoxylated)
Laromer® PO 84 F 0.4 - 0.7 3.5
Laromer® PO 83 F 0.09 - 0.13 2.8
Laromer® LR 8889 0.09 - 0.14 2.6
Laromer® oligoether acrylates
Laromer® PO 43 F 0.2 - 0.4 2.9
Laromer® PO 33 F 0.07 - 0.13 3.0
Laromer® LR 8863 0.05 - 0.1 3.0
Laromer® LR 8982 0.22 - 0.3 2.7
Laromer® epoxy acrylates (aliphatic)
Laromer® LR 8765 0.6 - 1.2 2.0
Laromer® epoxy acrylates (aromatic)
Laromer® LR 9023 2 - 5 2.4
Laromer® LR 8986 3 - 6 2.4
low medium good excellent
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Surfacetension Characteristics Offset inks Liquid inks Screen inks Overprint varnishes
reactive, good pigment wetting –
good chemical resistance, low-viscosity –
reactive, low-viscosity –
38.8 resistant to chemicals, all-round resin
34.8 low yellowing, low-odor diluent
38.4 lower in viscosity than Laromer® PO 33 F
partially water-soluble
43.5 partially water-soluble, flexible, highly reactive –
38.6 diluted version of Laromer® LR 9019, contains 15 % DPGDA
42.0 highly reactive, resistant to chemicals
– not suitable good very good excellent
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Product Viscosity[Pa·s, 23 °C] Functionality Reactivity Hardness Elasticity Chemical
resistance
Laromer® urethane acrylates (aromatic)
Laromer® UA 9073 1.5 - 5.5
Laromer® urethane acrylates (aliphatic, with monomer)
Laromer® UA 19 T 16 - 30 2.0
Laromer® UA 9030 80 - 150 1.7
Laromer® UA 9033 15 - 25 1.7
Laromer® LR 8987 2 - 6 2.8
Laromer® reactive diluents
Laromer® TPGDA 111 2.0
Laromer® DPGDA 81 2.0
Laromer® HDDA 61 2.0
Laromer® TMPTA 1301 3.0
Laromer® TBCH 91 1.0
Laromer® LR 8887 401 1.0
1 mPa·s, 23 °C
Energy-curable systems Laromer® resins and functional monomers
low medium good excellent
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Surfacetension Characteristics Offset inks Liquid inks Screen inks Overprint varnishes
fl exibilizer to UV systems
34.7 flexible, low yellowing, flexible at temperature below 0 °C
highly elastic, low yellowing, good adhesion
40.1 highly elastic, reactive, good adhesion
36.9 scratch- and weather-resistant, use for outdoor applications
33.2 good cutting power reactivity
32.8 excellent cutting power
35.1 excellent cutting power and adhesion
36.2 cure speed and chemical resistance
39.2 good flexibility and adhesion –
35.8 good flexibility and adhesion, low odor –
– not suitable good very good excellent
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Energy-curable systems Irgacure® and Darocur® photoinitiators
Product Product type Description Key properties
Alpha-hydroxy ketones
Irgacure® 127 alpha-hydroxy ketone
especially suitable for pigmented UV-inks and in thin clear lacquers
superior reactivity over alpha-hydroxyketones such as Irgacure® 184 or Darocur® 1173, low sensitivity to oxygen inhibition, low emission/odor after curing
Irgacure® 184 alpha-hydroxy ketone
acrylate clear top-coats for paper, metal and plastics, main use in clear varnishes and as co-initiator in pigmented systems, also recommended for outdoor applications
low yellowing, medium volatility, highly effi cient for surface cure
Darocur® 1173 alpha-hydroxy ketone
acrylate clear top-coats for paper, metal and plastics, main use in clear varnishes and as co-initiator in pigmented systems, also recommended for outdoor applications
good solvent properties, highly suitable for blends with other photoinitiators, highly effi cient for surface cure, slightly more reactive than Irgacure® 184
Irgacure® 2959 alpha-hydroxy ketone
acrylate clear top-coats for paper, metal, plastics, also in water-based UV dispersions
low yellowing, low odor, low volatility, low migration, reactive OH group enabling use as building block for MFPI, FDA-approved for indirect food contact in adhesive applications
Alpha-amino ketones
Irgacure® 369 alpha-amino ketone for pigmented systems, photoresists and printing plates highly effi cient
Irgacure® 379 alpha-amino ketone for pigmented systems, photoresists and printing plates highly effi cient, excellent solubility compared to Irgacure® 369;
easy to incorporate
Irgacure® 907 alpha-amino ketone for pigmented systems highly effi cient
Acylphosphine oxides
Lucirin® TPO MAPO main use in clear and pigmented coatings; printing inks and adhesives
good solubility in common UV systems, signifi cant lower through-cure performance than Irgacure® 819, low yellowing, low odor
Lucirin® TPO-L MAPO especially suited for pigmented inks, composites and adhesives easy to incorporate, low yellowing, photosensitivity at longer wavelength
Irgacure® 819 BAPO main use in white pigmented/colored inks; UVA-stabilized inks and thick-section curing low odor, low volatility, photosensitivity at longer wavelength
Irgacure® 819 DW BAPO easy to incorporate into water-based UV systems, low odor, low volatility, photosensitivity at longer wavelength
Irgacure® 2100 APO especially suited for pigmented inks, composites and adhesives limited yellowing after cure, improved through cure and reactivity over Lucirin® TPO, photosensitivity at longer wavelength
Cationics
Irgacure® 250 iodonium saltcan be used to effectively cure cationic printing inks, white base coatings and adhesives; the product is especially suitable for the curing of thick and highly pigmented systems
photoinitiator for cationic polymerization of epoxy, or oxetane-based photocurable systems upon light exposure
Irgacure® 270 sulfonium saltcan be used to effectively cure cationic printing inks and adhesives; the product is especially suitable for food packaging coatings
low-migration, low-oder photoinitiator for cationic polymerization of epoxy- or oxethane-based photo-curable systems upon exposure to light
Others
Irgacure® 651 benzil-dimethyl ketal
fi llers and topcoats based on UPES/styrene for inks and clear lacquers based on acrylates for paper, metal and plastic, printing plates and photoresists
yellowing after cure tends to limit the use to primer or intermediate coats
Irgacure® 754 phenylglyoxylate clear laquers highly effi cient in surface cure, low emission, low residual odor, lowest yellowing after cure
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UV/VIS absorption peaks in methanol [nm]
Melting point [°C, ISO 1218, DIN 53736]
Solubility in n-butylacetate [%]
Solubility in Laromer® HDDA [%]
Solubility in Laromer® TPGDA [%]
Solubility in Laromer® TMPTA [%]
Solubility in Darocur® 1173 [%]
260, 320 n/a n/a 15 15 40
246, 280, 333 45 - 49 > 50 > 50 > 50 > 50 > 50
245, 280, 331 liquid at room temperature > 50 > 50 > 50 > 50 -
276, 331 86 - 90 3 10 20 5 35
233, 324 110 - 114 11 10 6 5 25
237, 320 82 - 87 30 24 35
232, 240, 307 70 - 75 35 35 22 25 > 50
295, 380, 393 87 - 93 25 20 15 15 > 50
liquid at room temperature > 50 > 50 > 50 > 50 > 50
360, 365, 405 127 - 133 6 5 5 5 30
360, 365, 405 liquid dispersion n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
275, 370 liquid at room temperature > 50 > 50 > 50 > 50 > 50
75 % solution in propylene carbonate
235, 293, 317 192 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
254, 337 64 - 67 > 50 40 25 > 50 > 50
260, 345 liquid at room temperature > 50 > 50 > 50 > 50 > 50
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Pigment dispersion Joncryl® and Joncryl® HPD styrene-acrylic resins
for pigment dispersion in water-based ink applications
Product Description Key properties
Joncryl® ECO 675good color strength development with good gloss and transparency glycol-ether-free, ultra-low VOC
Joncryl® ECO 694
Joncryl® 678
cost-effective pigment dispersion resin for reliable performance in a broad range of end-use applications
solid version for maximum formulation fl exibility
Joncryl® 8078 ready-made ammonia solution of Joncryl® 678 for high-line-speed applications where drying speed is more critical than resolubility
Joncryl® 8083 ready-made MEA solution of Joncryl® 678 for lower-line-speed applications where resolubility may be more critical than drying speed
Joncryl® 690 cost-effective color strength development with good gloss and transparency. Improved stablity performance versus Joncryl® 678 generation products
solid version for maximum formulation fl exibility
Joncryl® 8082 ready-made ammonia solution of Joncryl® 690
Joncryl® HPD 671cost-effective color strength development with good gloss and transparency, improved stablity performance versus Joncryl® 678 generation products; improved stability with rubine pigments
solid version for maximum formulation fl exibility
Joncryl® HPD 71-E ready-made ammonia solution of Joncryl® HPD 671 for high-line-speed applications where drying speed is more critical than resolubility
Joncryl® HPD 71-MEA ready-made MEA solution of Joncryl® HPD 671 for lower-line-speed applications where resolubility may be more critical than drying speed
Joncryl® LMV 7085modern generation of highly effi cient dispersion resins achieving high pigment load in combination with good rheological behavior and shock stability; low odor, pH-neutral
ready-made pH-neutral ammonia solution for high-line-speed applications; “Low-Maintenance Vehicles” reduce anilox plugging and ink build-up on plates, leading to reduced waste and less downtime
Joncryl® HPD 96-E
modern generation of highly effi cient dispersion resins achieving high pigment load in combination with good rheological behavior and shock stability
ready-made ammonia solution for high-line-speed applications where drying speed is more critical than resolubility
Joncryl® HPD 96 DMEA ready-made DMEA solution for applications requiring a balance between drying speed and resolubility
Joncryl® HPD 96-E MEA ready-made MEA solution for lower-line-speed applications where resolubility may be more critical than drying speed
Joncryl® HPD 296next generation of high-performance dispersion resins achieving highest possible pigment loads in combination with good rheological behavior and shock stability; Joncryl® HPD 296 products enable faster color development and higher throughput with reduced milling time
ready-made ammonia solution for high-line-speed applications where drying speed is more critical than resolubility
Joncryl® HPD 296 MEA ready-made MEA solution for lower-line-speed applications where resolubility may be more critical than drying speed
Joncryl® HPD 296 KOH ready-made KOH solution for high-line-speed, low-odor applications where ammonia and amines are to be avoided; good performance with blacks
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Non-volatile [%] Appearance pH
[25 °C]Viscosity
[mPa·s, 25 °C]Molecular weight
[Mw]Acid value
[mg KOH/g on solids]Tg
[°C]Swiss Ordinance
Annex 6
100.0 solid resin 5,800 222 95
100.0 solid resin 13,750 200 101
99.0 solid resin 8,500 216 101
32.0 clear solution 8,3 1,750 8,500 222 101
30.0 clear solution 8,3 950 8,500 224 101
99.0 solid resin 16,500 240 105
29.0 clear solution 8,6 1,350 16,500 249 105
99.5 solid resin 17,000 214 120
25.0 clear solution 8,5 200 17,000 221 120
25.5 clear solution 8,4 1,000 17,000 220 120
34.5 clear solution 7,3 2,000 13,000 230 77
31.0 clear solution 8,5 2,000 16,500 233 105
26.8 clear solution 8,4 400 16,500 242 105
31.5 clear solution 8,5 2,000 16,500 195 105
35.5 clear solution 8,1 500 11,500 141 15
37.5 clear solution 9,5 700 11,500 141 15
40.0 clear solution 8,5 300 11,500 141 15
The components of this product are listed according to the Annex 6, official Swiss list for
printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
Joncryl® ECO
Joncryl® ECO is a glycol-ether-free and food-contact-compliant product line. It is meeting the stringent demands of food and other packaging applications, such as the tobacco and confectionary markets. All residuals (monomers, by-products and impurities) are determined and identifi ed in batch-to-batch analyses.
Joncryl® HPD
Joncryl® HPD is a special range of High Performance Dispersion resins and resin solutions designed to produce high-quality aqueous pigment dispersions with superior pigment wetting characteristics, exceptional viscosity stability and free-fl owing concentrates at high pigment load.
Joncryl® LMV
The Joncryl® LMV 7000 series of Low-Maintenance Vehicles offers the printing industry a complete selection of resins and emulsions that will assist in reducing waste and downtime due to anilox plugging and ink buildup on the plates.
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Pigment dispersion Laromer® and Laropal® / Dispex®
Product Product type Description Key properties
Laropal® products for pigment dispersion in energy-curable printing ink applications
Laropal® A 81
aldehyde resin based on isobutyraldehyde
provides good pigment wetting properties with organic pigments, low in shrinkage and positive effect on adhesion
non-reactive pigment dispersing resin which is soluble in a range of Laromer® acrylic functional reactive diluents such as Laromer® TMPTA, Laromer® TPGDA
Laromer® products for pigment dispersion in energy-curable printing ink applications
Laromer® LR 9013
modifi ed polyether acrylate
especially for energy-curable printing inks; used in a ratio of up to 1:1 with organic pigments, provides good pigment wetting properties, low in shrinkage and positive effect on adhesion.
pigment dispersing resin with excellent pigment wetting properties with a broad range of pigments in energy-curable systems
Laromer® LR 8985
propoxyl-modifi ed polyether acrylate
especially for energy-curable printing inks, particularly for offset application pigment dispersing resin, hydrophobic character
Product Product type Description Key properties Active content[%]
Dispex® ionic dispersants
Dispex® N40
sodium polyacrylate, 40 % solution in water
used in economical slurries of TiO2 and inorganic fi llers for water-based gravure, fl exo and screen applications wetting agent for inorganic fi llers and pigments 40
Dispex® A40
ammonium polyacrylate, 40 % solution in water
used in economical slurries of TiO2 and inorganic fi llers for water-based gravure, fl exo and screen applications; ammonium-neutralized for better water resistance than Dispex® N40
wetting agent for inorganic fi llers and pigments 40
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Non-volatile [%] Appearance Functionality
[calculated]Viscosity
[Pa·s, 23 °C]Hydroxyl value
[mg KOH/g]Acid value [mg KOH/g]
Tg [°C]
Softening range [°C]
Applications
offset fl exo screen
100.0 solid resin (pellet) 0.0 40 3 57 80 - 95
100.0 viscous liquid 3.0 45 - 70 approx. 170
100.0 viscous liquid 1.5 55 - 85 25
Appearance pH [25°C]
Swiss Ordinance Annex 6
Applications
water-based energy-curable solvent-based gravure fl exo screen inkjet
clear solution 7.5
clear solution 8.0
The components of this product are listed according to the Annex 6, official Swiss list for
printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
recommended potentially suitable
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Pigment dispersion Efka® dispersants
Product Description Active content[%]
Efka® low-molecular-weight and dispersing agents
Efka® 7500 wetting agent for high-polarity solvent-based systems; suitable for alcohol-dilutable fl exo formulations, particularly effective for TiO2 100
Efka® 7503 broad-spectrum wetting agent for solvent-based, water-based and energy-curable systems; high-polarity in viscosity reduction for UV fl exo systems 100
Efka® 7564 broad-spectrum wetting agent for solvent-based, water-based and energy-curable systems; effective in dispersing matting agents in combination with grinding resins 100
Efka® 7565 wetting agent for resin-free and resin-containing water-based systems 100
Efka® 7571 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid as wetting agent in solvent-based and water-based systems; synergistic effects when combined with Efka® 7422 or Efka® 7441 53
Efka® high-molecular-weight polymeric dispersants
Efka® 7411 polyacrylate dispersing agent for medium- to high-polarity solvent-based systems; acetate-dilutable formulations 50
Efka® 7414 polyacrylate dispersing agent for energy-curable systems; dispersant dissolved in a vinylether monomer; suited for UV fl exo, UV inkjet and UV screen applications 40
Efka® 7422 polyacrylate dispersing agent for resin-containing and resin-free water-based systems; effective and economic solution 50
Efka® 7441 polyacrylate dispersing agent for resin-containing and resin-free water-based systems; proven effective in water-based fl exo applications 40
Efka® 7448 polyurethane dispersing agent for low- to medium-polarity systems; cost-effective 60
Efka® 7450 polyurethane dispersing agent for medium- to high-polarity solvent-based systems in gravure and screen applications 45
Efka® 7477 polyacrylate dispersing agent in butylglycol acetate (BGA) solvent; suited for mild-solvent inkjet formulations 40
Efka® next-generation high-molecular-weight polymeric dispersants with tailor-made molecular structure
Efka® 7700 CFRP1 technology; advanced dispersant for high-performance pigments in solvent-based inkjet applications, especially strong-solvent formulations 80
Efka® 7701 CFRP1 technology; advanced dispersant for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; especially for UV inkjet applications, also for solvent-based inkjet applications, strong- and mild-solvent formulations 100
Efka® 7702 CFRP1 technology; advanced dispersant for classical and high performance pigments in water-based inkjet applications 50
Efka® 7710 CFRP1 technology; advanced dispersant for high-performance pigments in solvent-based inkjet applications, especially mild-solvent formulations 55
Efka® 7711 CFRP1 technology; advanced dispersant for high-performance pigments in solvent-based inkjet applications with broad polarity range from apolar to strong-solvent systems; potentially suitable for use with PU resins in conventional printing 70
Efka® 7731 advanced dispersant for classical and high-performance pigments in energy-curable systems; UV inkjet and UV fl exo applications; also solvent-based inkjet applications, especially mild-solvent formulations 100
Efka® 7732 advanced dispersant for classical and high-performance pigments in energy-curable systems; UV fl exo and UV inkjet applications; also solvent-based inkjet applications, especially strong-solvent formulations 100
Use of dispersants containing amine groups or any other ingredients
containing amines is not recommended for nitrocellulose-containing
systems to be used for food packaging applications.
1 CFRP, Controlled Free-Radical
Polymerisation
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Acid value [mg KOH/g]
Amine value[mg KOH/g]
Applications Swiss Ordinance Annex 6water-based energy-curable solvent-based gravure fl exo screen inkjet
100
65 20
22 35
46 47
90 100
50
40
27
6 39
13 9
14
42
60
40
20
4
28
25
25
The components of this product are listed according to the Annex 6, official Swiss list for
printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
recommended potentially suitable
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Solvent-based systems for ink applications
Product Product type Description Key properties
Acronal® products for solvent-based ink applications
Acronal® 4 F polymer of n-butylacrylate used especially for PVC-based gravure printing inks to improve adhesion to aluminum substrates; used also for PVC/acrylic inks for gravure application onto retortable fi lm-fi lm and fi lm-aluminum laminates; used in inks for gravure printing of vinyl wall paper
soft acrylic resins which are compatible with nitrocellulose resin and chlorinated polymers such as PVC and which are soluble in acetates, glycols and glycol ethers; have a plasticizing effect and confer fl exibility and adhesion; provide heat, light and chemical resistance properties
Acronal® 700 Lcopolymer of n-butylacrylate and vinyl isobutyl ether, 50 % solution in ethyl acetate
Larofl ex® products for solvent-based ink applications
Larofl ex® MP 15
copolymers of vinylchloride and vinyl isobutyl ether having increasing viscosity through the series
used in PVC/acrylic inks for gravure application onto retortable fi lm-fi lm and fi lm-aluminum laminates
resins which exhibit good pigment wetting, adhesion to aluminum and high resistance to heat and hydrolysis.
Larofl ex® MP 25
Larofl ex® MP 35
Larofl ex® MP 45
Lutonal® products for solvent-based ink applications
Lutonal® A 25 polyvinyl ether polymer based on ethyl vinylether
used in PVB-based printing inks for gravure and fl exo application onto fl exible fi lms for lamination; also used in PVB inks for glassine paper (pergament)
soft resins having various molar masses and which have a plasticizing effect and confer fl exibility and adhesion
Lutonal® A 50polyvinyl ether polymer based on ethyl vinylether - 50 % solution in ethanol
Lutonal® M 40polyvinyl ether polymer based on methyl vinylether - 70 % solution in ethanol
Joncryl® products for solvent-based ink applications
Joncryl® 611 acrylic resinused as a modifying resin, for example, for fl exo-applied NC formulations onto PE for heavy-duty outdoor applications
medium-hard resin which is compatible with NC resin, soluble in ketones, acetates and alcohol/acetate blends; confers fl exibility and has positive effect on adhesion; has pigment wetting properties; is listed according to the Annex 6, offi cial Swiss list for printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
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Non-volatile [%] Appearance Viscosity
[Pa·s, 23 °C]Tg
[°C]
Applications
gravure fl exo
99.0 liquid 130 - 200 (50 % in ethyl acetate) - 40
50.0 liquid 500 - 800
100.0 solid resin (fi ne white powder) 12 - 18 mPa·s(20 % in toluene) softening point 47 °C
100.0 solid resin (fi ne white powder) 20 - 26 mPa·s(20 % in toluene) softening point 50 °C
100.0 solid resin (fi ne white powder) 30 - 40 mPa·s(20 % in toluene) softening point 50 °C
100.0 solid resin (fi ne white powder) 40 - 50 mPa·s(20 % in toluene) softening point 50 °C
> 90.0 viscous liquid 5.5 - 6.0 - 42
50.0 liquid 5 - 20 - 30
70.0 viscous liquid 50 - 250 - 49
99.0 clear solid resin 150 mPa·s(40 % in toluene) 60
recommended potentially suitable
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Additives, defoamers and surface modifi ers Efka® defoamers, leveling agents, surface modifi ers / Joncryl® Wax
Product Description
Efka® defoamers
Efka® 7215 silicone-free defoamer for broad use in solvent-based systems; free of aromatic and acetate solvents, prevents foam formation in ink pan or reservoir during print process, suitable for nitrocellulose formulations
Efka® 7201 defoamer for water-based systems; easy-to-incorporate with best-in-class defoaming effi ciency for fl exo applications; can also be used for overprint varnishes and primers
Efka® 7241 defoamer for solvent-based systems; effective in nitrocellulose- and polyurethane-based formulations
Efka® 7250 defoamer for solvent-based systems, especially acetate-reduced nitrocellulose- and polyurethane-based; easier to incorporate than Efka® 7241, free of aromatic solvents
Efka® 7280 defoamer for energy-curable systems; for UV fl exo, UV screen and UV overprint varnishes applications; can be used in mill bases and fi nished inks, solvent-free
Efka® 7295 defoamer for water-based systems; highly effective shear-stable defoamer, particularly effective in mill bases and in circulation processes where high shear conditions exist
Efka® slip and leveling agents
Efka® 7305 broad-spectrum and highly effective fl ow and slip enhancer based on modifi ed polydimethyl siloxane
Efka® 7310 broad-spectrum fl ow and slip enhancer based on modifi ed polydimethyl siloxane; economic solution
Efka® 7321 fl ow and slip enhancer based on modifi ed polydimethyl siloxane; for solvent-based systems - economical, easy to use, effective, free of aromatic solvents
Efka® 7335 broad-spectrum and highly effective fl ow enhancer based on modifi ed polydimethyl siloxane; economic and effective surface tension depression - some slip properties
Viscalex® rheology modifi ers
Viscalex® HV30 anionic polyacrylate copolymer for use in economical slurries of TiO2 and inorganic fi llers for water-based gravure, fl exo and screen applications
Crosslinking agents
Zinc Oxide Solution #1 zinc ammonium carbonate crosslinking agent providing improved heat resistance and fi lm hardness to all acrylic, water-based printing inks having carboxyl functionality
Product Product type Key properties
Joncryl® polyethylene waxes for water-based ink & overprint varnish applications
Joncryl® Wax 4 emulsion of hard polyethylene wax highly effective wax for providing surface slip and rub resistance properties; suitable for printing inks
Joncryl® Wax 35 emulsion of hard, fi ne-particle-size polyethylene wax effective in improving slip and rub resistance properties without compromising gloss and transparency; suitable for printing inks and overprint varnishes
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Active content[%]
pH [25 °C]
Dosage[%]
Applications Swiss Ordinance Annex 6water-based energy-curable solvent-based
0.1 - 0.7
100 0.3 - 1.0
0.3 - 0.5
0.3 - 1.0
0.3 - 1.0
100 0.1 - 0.3
100 0.1 - 0.3
100 0.1 - 0.3
15 0.1 - 1.0
52 0.1 - 0.5
30 3,0 1.0 - 5.0
25 11,4 2.0 - 4.0
Non-volatile[%] Appearance pH
[25 °C]Viscosity
[mPa·s, 25 °C]Average particle size
[microns]Melting Point
[°C]Swiss Ordinance
Annex 6
40.0 opaque emulsion 9.0 1,000 4 132
34.5 clear emulsion 9.8 25 < 1 130
The components of this product are listed according to the Annex 6, official Swiss list for
printing inks in contact with foodstuffs, dated November 25, 2009 on list a and/or b.
recommended potentially suitable
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