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Specialty Chemicals Polymers

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The perfect chemistry.
KODAK Specialty Chemicals is a U.S.-based facility with decadesof experience in custom synthesis with high-quality production
serving diverse markets and a long, trusted history of providing scale
to innovation, particularly with specialty polymers.

Aqueous Polymers
Acrylic Polymers
Developed for use in proprietary nanoscale pigment dispersions
Acrylic dispersant and stabilizers provide the necessaryhydrophobic/hydrophilic balance to ensure pigment
dispersion stability
Precise control of composition and molecular weight are
required for the dynamic shear environment of inkjet printing

Polyurethane Dispersion Technology
Developed to enhance print durability of pigmented ink prints
Rigorous control of the polymerization process is necessary tomeet the requirements of pigment dispersion compatibility
and ink jetability
The polyurethane formulation ensures the formation of protective
films improving abrasion and moisture resistance in printed images

Acrylic Polymers
KODAK Acrylic Polymers perform a wide range of functions including
colloid stabilizer and polymeric dispersant.
Name

Counter Ion

Aromatic

PDP10

Potassium

PDP66

AliphaticCo-Solvent% Solids

Acid NumberMwDowanol PM182158K

PotassiumNone

251507K

PDP64Amine

Dowanol PM

18215

9K

PDP07

PotassiumDowanol PM

182159K

PDP83

Potassium

Dowanol PM

161408K

Durability Polymers
KODAK Polyurethane Durability Polymers are superior forapplications needing abrasion resistance and aesthetics
including glossy, sealing and bonding overcoat.
Name

Counter Ion

Aromatic% SolidsAcid Number

Mw

PR25

Potassium



2576

76

PR37

Potassium

257676

PR94

Potassium25100100

PR31

Potassium25105105

Polymeric Bead Technology
Matting agents serve as spacers to prevent ‘blocking’ (undesired front-to-back adhesion)
Friction from matte beads prevents ‘telescoping’ of wide rolls
Excellent particle size control can be achieved for a range of 1 to 50 microns
Properties can be tuned to meet the applications needs• Composition can be used to modify the beads glass transition temperature so that the bead is rigid or compliant at the application temperature• Solubility can be designed to dissolve after they have performed their function• Substrate compatibility can be enhanced by grafting materials onto the surface of the beadPolymeric Beads

PR41
Product Name

PR62

PR52

PR79

PR762

PR47

PR18
PR39

PR052

PR08
PR054

PR65

PR06

3%

20%

PR93

PR53
Monomer Composition
Vinyl Toluene
Divinyl Benzene 55 *80%
2%

20%

Divinyl Benzene 80 **Methyl Methacrylate

100%
98%

100%

100%

60%

Methacrylic Acid

97%

90%

40%

Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate

20%

Butyl Acrylate

80%

10%
40%

Styrene100%

Typical Median Particle Size, µm

0.5

0.6
1.3
2.1

1.3

1.6

1.3

ClassifiedNoNo

No

No

40%

3.5
1.7

1.5

6.9
6.7

9.6

8.6

3.7

No

NoNo

No

Yes

YesNo

Water

WaterDry

Dry

Dry

Typical Dispersant

Water

Water

Proprietary/Aqueous

Water

Water

Dry ormethanol

Contains SilicaNoNo

NoNo

NoNoNoWith andWithoutYesYesYesContains Gelatin

No

2 wt%

No

2 wt%2 wt%

No

NoNo

NoNo

No

* Divinyl Benzene (55%) contains 45% ethylvinylbenzene** Divinyl Benzene (80%) contains 20% ethylvinylbenzene

Custom Functional
Polymers
Kodak Polymer Process Competency:
Solution polymers
Suspension polymers
Emulsion polymers
Polyurethane dispersions
Precise control of composition and physical properties

Classes of Polymers Include:
Photopolymers - Novolaks, acrylic polymers
Adhesion promoter polymers
Coating aid and “carrier “ polymers
Rheology modifiers
Mordant polymers

These Polymers are Useful in Various Markets:
Cosmetics
Consumer products
PrintingElectronics

Encapsulation
Encapsulation
Solid Polyurea
SolidPolyureaand
andMelamine-Formaldehyde
Melamine-Formaldehyde
Shell
Shell

Dye Plus
plusAdditives
additives
Dye• Encapsulated/Incorporated solid and liquid addenda — dyes, pigments, UV absorbers, lubricant• Novel microencapsulation process that is capable of generating microcapsules of narrow size distribution
and of various sizes not by the amount of shear but by Kodak’s proprietary formulation.

Encapsulated/Incorporated solid and liquid addenda• Dyes, pigments, UV absorbers, lubricant

Novel microencapsulation process that is capable of generating
microcapsules of narrow size distribution and of various sizes not by
the amount of shear but by Kodak’s proprietary formulation

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or contact us at specialtychemicals@kodak.com.
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