Industry Overview
The printing inks industry relies on resins that deliver gloss, pigment dispersion and drying performance across flexographic, gravure and offset ink formulations.
Velrez hydrocarbon resins improve flow, adhesion, color strength and compatibility, ensuring consistent print quality in both solvent-based and hybrid systems.
Role of Hydrocarbon Resins in printing inks
Hydrocarbon resins are used in printing inks because they provide:
- Excellent pigment wetting and dispersion
- Increased gloss and color development
- Improved adhesion to flexible and rigid substrates
- Controlled viscosity and flow behavior
- Faster drying and better film formation
- Compatibility with common ink vehicles and solvents
Key Benefits for This Industry
- Excellent gloss and improved color strength
- Enhanced pigment wetting for stable dispersions
- Good adhesion on films, paper and coated substrates
- Reliable viscosity control in flexo and gravure systems
- Compatibility with ink solvents and resin blends
Recommended Resin Types
For printing inks, the following Velrez hydrocarbon resin families are typically used:
- C9 Aromatic Resins – pigment wetting, adhesion, gloss
- Cycloaliphatic/Aromatic Resins (Thermal Polymerized) – hardness, gloss, drying behavior
- MA-Modified C9 Resins – improved polarity and adhesion
- C5/C9 Modified Resins – balanced flow and color development
Recommended Velrez Grades
| Grade | Type | Softening Point | Key Benefit | Typical Use |
| Velrez 9Z4-100 | C9 Aromatic | 95–105°C | pigment wetting & gloss | flexo & gravure inks |
| Velrez 9Z4-120 | C9 Aromatic | 115–125°C | film strength & drying | solvent-based inks |
| Velrez 9YMA8-140 | MA-Modified C9 | 135–145°C | polarity & adhesion | printing ink binders |
| Velrez TP9Q12-105 | Cycloaliphatic/Aromatic | 100–105°C | gloss & flow | gravure & offset inks |
| Velrez TP9Q12-115 | Cycloaliphatic/Aromatic | 110–120°C | hardness & durability | high-gloss inks |
(Grades selected specifically for ink compatibility and color performance.)
How Mardan Supports the Industry
Mardan BV provides:
- Technical advice for selecting resins based on ink system and solvent requirements
- Consistent supply of Velrez resins for stable ink production
- Support with pigment dispersion, gloss optimization and viscosity control
- A broad portfolio for inks, coatings, adhesives and rubber applications