Arastar 700 Maleic resin Arakawa Chemical Maleic Resins Inks INKS Soluble in alcohol ARASTAR 700 is styrene maleic resin in lumps form. It shows high softening point point and high gloss, weather resistance, alcohol solubility. It is used in printing ink and alcohol varnish. Styrene maleic resin. Shows high softening point point and high gloss, weather resistance, alcohol solubility. Used in printing ink and alcohol varnish.