Trapylen® 196 S is a primer and adhesion promoter system designed for coating, bonding, printing, and laminating polyolefinic plastics. The primary raw materials it is compatible with include chlorinated polyolefins (CPO), chlorine-free modified polyolefins (APO), and polyurethanes (PUR). Notably, Trapylen® 196 S exhibits good heat seal properties, making it suitable for various applications in the mentioned areas. Xylene is utilized as the solvent in this formulation.

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent

End Uses: Screen Printing Ink

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • TRAPYLEN® 196 S has outstanding affinity to polyolefinic plastics such as polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubbers and - with limitations to adhesion strength - as well to polyethylene.
  • TRAPYLEN® 196 S is used as adhesion promoter respectively additive for any pretreatment of such surfaces for laminating, bonding and painting.
  • The heat sealing properties between alumina and PP are also excellent. TRAPYLEN® 196 S can be used as additive in seen printing inks as well.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Ink & Toner End Applications
Applications

The addition of TRAPYLEN® 196 S to the main system must be checked by tests, so that the application depends on the screen printing system.

  • Drying conditions: Usually 30 s at 80 °C.
  • Residual quantity: 3 - 4 g/m²

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Yellowish, transparent granules
Soluble in
Aromatics, Butyl acetate, Tetrahydrofurane
Insoluble in
Aliphatics, Alcohols
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chlorine Content26%-
Viscosity (at 20% in xylene)400mPa.s-
Softening Point90.0°C-
Drying Conditions (at 80°C)30seconds-
Residual Quantity of Resin3 - 4g/m²-
Molecular Weight200000g/mol-
Softening Range80 - 90°C-
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)20°C-
Note
  • Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight.
  • Also available in dissolved versions.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • USA
Packaging Information
  • Carton boxes with PE-inliner of 20 kg.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • At least 12 months in closed packing at 15 °C.