Abstract: Provided herein is a printing ink comprising at least two binders, at least one pigment, an aqueous carrier, and optional additives, wherein one binder is a specific polyurethane dispersion binder and a further binder is a specific poly(meth)acrylate dispersion binder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes (A) being obtainable by reaction of (a) 15% to 70% by weight of di- or polyisocyanate comprising on average from 1 to 10 allophanate groups and on average from 1 to 10 C—C double bonds per molecule, and optionally (b) 0% to 60% by weight of further di- or polyisocyanate, with (c) 5% to 50% by weight of compounds having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups, comprising at least one polycarbonate diol with a molecular weight from 500 to 3000 g/mol weight % ages being based on total polyurethane (A), with the proviso that the total is 100%.

Abstract: Provided herein is a printing ink comprising at least two binders, at least one pigment, an aqueous carrier, and optional additives, wherein one binder is a specific polyurethane dispersion binder and a further binder is a specific poly(meth)acrylate dispersion binder.

Abstract: A method of preparing a retort packaging article includes: includes applying an ink to an outer surface of a sealable packaging and overlaying a substantially transparent lamination layer over the ink to envelope at least a portion of the sealable packaging. The ink includes a binder that includes a polyurethane resin that contains an elastomer which is a reaction product of a polyol and polyalkylene glycol with an isocyanate. The elastomer may be chain extended with a diamine or a diol.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamination printing ink comprising an aqueous polyurethane dispersion binder, pigments, an aqueous carrier and optional additives, wherein the polyurethane is made of polyisocyanates, specific polyesterdiols, polytetrahydrofuran diol, monohydroxy-poly(alkylene oxide), diamino acid compound, polyamine compound and optionally one or more low molecular weight polyols.

Abstract: A method of preparing a retort packaging article includes: providing a sealable packaging; applying an ink to an outer surface of the sealable packaging; and overlaying a substantially transparent lamination layer over the ink and enveloping at least a portion of the sealable packaging. The ink contains a styrene-acrylic resin, which has anhydride functionality, and a polyurethane resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lamination printing ink comprising an aqueous polyurethane dispersion binder, pigments, an aqueous carrier and optional additives, wherein the polyurethane is made of polyisocyanates, specific polyesterdiols, polytetrahydrofuran diol, monohydroxy-poly(alkylene oxide), diamino acid compound, polyamine compound and optionally one or more low molecular weight polyols.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes (A) being obtainable by reaction of (a) 15% to 70% by weight of di- or polyisocyanate comprising on average from 1 to 10 allophanate groups and on average from 1 to 10 C—C double bonds per molecule, and optionally (b) 0% to 60% by weight of further di- or polyisocyanate, with (c) 5% to 50% by weight of compounds having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups, comprising at least one polycarbonate diol with a molecular weight from 500 to 3000 g/mol weight % ages being based on total polyurethane (A), with the proviso that the total is 100%.

Abstract: A composition obtained by the following steps (i) furnishing a composition (C) comprising an emulsion polymer (a) and thereafter (ii) adding to said composition (C) a composition comprising a water-soluble polymer (b) comprising ether groups, wherein said water-soluble polymer (b) does not comprise carboxylate groups and, said water-soluble polymer (b) has a solubility in water of at least 50 g/l. A method of making a such a composition and the use of such for water based coatings or inks is described. A composition comprising (i) an emulsion polymer (a) comprising carboxylate groups, and (ii) a water-soluble random or block copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide having an ethylene oxide content of at least 45 weight-% with respect to the amount of the copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and having a weight average molecular weight of from 300 to 4000 g/mol is also disclosed.