UFlex chemicals business secures India patent for new process to derive epoxy ester resin 

The chemicals business of UFlex Limited has secured a patent on ‘a process for the preparation of Epoxy Ester Resin’ in accordance with the provisions of the Patents Act, 1970. This is the first patent for chemicals business ever in India and it will be considering applying for a global patent in due course of time, Uflex said. UFlex’ chemicals business is a leading manufacturer of Inks, coatings and adhesives for flexible packaging, cartons, labels, and paperboard. According to the company, the new patent will ensure technical advancement in providing a process for resin preparation wherein no waste water treatment is required which is a significant move in the direction of sustainability. Furthermore, Epoxy Ester Resin prepared by this process will be used in radiation curing or energy curing and therefore curing will be faster, unlike the typical Epoxy Ester resin which is thermally cured and takes a longer time besides being uneconomical. With enhanced stability of coating and its chemical resistance attributes a total of 16 claims have been taken under this patent. “We are extremely delighted with the continued…

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