EBECRYL® 884

EBECRYL® 884 is an undiluted polyester acrylate resin primarily used in industrial coating applications. Here's a breakdown of its technical datasheet:

Introduction:

• EBECRYL® 884 is an undiluted polyester acrylate resin suitable for curing by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB).
• Films cured with EBECRYL® 884 exhibit high flexibility and excellent abrasion resistance.
• It is commonly used in parquet floor and furniture coatings.

Performance Highlights:

• Medium viscosity
• UV/EB cured products based on EBECRYL® 884 exhibit excellent abrasion resistance, high flexibility, and good reactivity.

Suggested Applications:

• Parquet floor applications
• Furniture coatings
• Plastic coatings
• Resilient flooring

Typical Values:

• Dynamic viscosity at 25°C: ± 25000 mPa.s
• Colour, Gardner max: 5
• Acid value, mg KOH/g max: 25

Physical Properties:

• Density: 1.19 g/cm3
• Polymer solids, % by weight: 100
• Functionality, theoretical: 3
• Molecular weight, theoretical: 1250

Typical Cured Properties:

• Tensile strength: 3.2 MPa
• Tensile elongation: 18%
• Young Modulus: 19.9 MPa
• Glass transition temperature: 20°C

Viscosity Reduction:

• Can be diluted with reactive monomers such as trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), oligotriacrylate (OTA 480), tripropyleneglycol diacrylate (TPGDA), 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), and octyl/decyl acrylate (ODA).

Storage and Handling:

• Avoid exposure to temperatures exceeding 40°C or direct sunlight to prevent uncontrollable polymerization.
• Store in suitable containers such as stainless steel, amber glass, or amber polyethylene.
• Use dry air to displace material removed from the container.
• Shelf life: Not more than 2 years.

Precaution:

• Take appropriate precautions to avoid eye and skin contact as well as inhalation of aerosols or vapours.
• Consult the Safety Data Sheet for further details on handling procedures and protective equipment.

Statutory Labeling:

• Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for statutory labeling information.

Overall, EBECRYL® 884 offers excellent performance properties for industrial coating applications, particularly in situations requiring high flexibility and abrasion resistance.