EBECRYL® 154

EBECRYL® 154 is a functionalized nanocomposite acrylate designed for use in ultraviolet (UV) light or electron beam (EB) curable coatings. Here's a breakdown of its features and applications based on the provided technical datasheet:

Introduction: EBECRYL® 154 is a result of innovative processing techniques aimed at enhancing the compatibility, functionality, and stability of functionalized nanocomposites. It offers low viscosity and high reactivity, making it suitable for various coating applications.

Performance Highlights:

• Good compatibility and stability
• Low viscosity and light color
• Excellent reactivity and outstanding hardness
• Low haze development after abrasion
• PETA free

Recommended Applications: EBECRYL® 154 is suitable for use in coatings requiring high scratch/abrasion resistance and low haze development after abrasion. It can be used as the main oligomer or modifying oligomer in formulations requiring these properties.

Typical Properties:

• Colour, Gardner: ≤ 2
• Functionalized nanocomposite, weight %: 40 - 60
• Particle size distribution, nm: 15 - 40
• Viscosity, 25°C, mPa.s: 2800

Typical Cured Properties:

• Tensile strength, psi (MPa): 4000 (28)
• Elongation at break, %: 1.0
• Young’s modulus, psi (MPa): 64000 (441)

Viscosity Reduction: Graph I illustrates the viscosity reduction of EBECRYL® 154 with reactive diluents such as 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), and trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA). Reactive diluents are preferred as they become part of the coating or ink upon UV/EB exposure, reducing solvent emissions.

Precautions:

• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Direct contact may cause irritation.
• Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.

Storage and Handling:

• Store between 4°C to 40°C (39°F to 104°F) in appropriate containers.
• Avoid exposure to high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
• Use stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers.
• Avoid procedures that remove or displace oxygen from the material.

Statutory Labeling: Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for statutory labeling information.

Overall, EBECRYL® 154 offers a versatile solution for formulating UV/EB curable coatings with excellent performance properties and ease of incorporation.