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ADDITOL® BCPK

ADDITOL® BCPK is a radical photoinitiator blend, consisting of ADDITOL® BP and ADDITOL® CPK in a 1 to 1 ratio. It can be used alone or in combination with other photoinitiators and/or amine co-activators. Here's an overview based on the provided technical datasheet:
- Type: Alpha cleavage/hydrogen abstraction photoinitiator.
- Introduction: Used in formulations containing unsaturated materials like (meth)acrylates, vinyls, and unsaturated polyesters. Under UV light exposure, ADDITOL® BCPK undergoes a photochemical reaction generating radicals, which initiate polymerization through the unsaturated groups in the system. It's a liquid blend that provides surface and through cure.
- Performance Highlights:
  - Liquid and easy to mix in UV curable formulations.
  - Provides a good combination of surface and through cure.
- Suggested Applications:
  - Typically used at levels of 2-7% by weight based on the reactive components of the formulation.
  - Applications include overprint varnishes, clear top-coats and fillers on wood, coatings for paper, plastics, and metal, water-based formulations including dispersions, and inks and pigmented coatings (in combination with other photoinitiators).
- Specifications:
  - Appearance: Pale yellow liquid.
  - ADDITOL® BP content: 48.5 - 51.5%.
  - ADDITOL® CPK content: 48.5 - 51.5%.
  - Purity: Minimum 98%.
- Typical Physical Properties:
  - Volatiles: < 0.5%.
  - Formula weight: 182 (ADDITOL® BP), 204 (ADDITOL® CPK).
  - Extinction coefficients: 248 nm: 70.18 (litres gram^-1 cm^-1), 334 nm: 0.57.
- Precautions: Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for identified hazards, recommended personal protective equipment, and procedures before use.
- Storage and Handling:
  - Store in a dry area out of direct sunlight.
  - Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures below 18°C to prevent crystallization.
  - If crystallization occurs, gently heat to 25°C to return to a liquid state.
  - Prevent exposure to UV or visible light, keep containers closed and protect from physical damage.
ADDITOL® BCPK is designed to facilitate UV curing processes in various applications, providing efficient polymerization initiation and curing characteristics.

ADDITOL® AQ-9907

ADDITOL® AQ-9907 is described as an emulsifier additive in aqueous solution, primarily used for its excellent emulsification properties. Here are the key details provided in the technical datasheet:
- Performance Highlights:
  - Excellent emulsification.
  - Improves the appearance of the final product and emulsion stability.
  - Improves drying time of the emulsified enamel and viscosity of the emulsion.
  - Ease of incorporation.
- Suggested Applications:
  - Additive for alkyd emulsification in water for the production of enamels and primers.
- Product Data:
  - Solids Content: 30 - 34%.
  - Brookfield Viscosity: Maximum 500 cPs.
  - pH: 3.0 - 5.0.
  - Density at 20°C: 1.137 g/cm³.
- Standard Packaging:
  - Available in drums containing 50 kg.
  - Special packaging requests may be available upon request.
- Precautions:
  - Appropriate precautions should be taken to avoid eye and skin contact. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for further details.
- Labeling:
  - Labeled according to GHS classifications and its adaptations and changes. Refer to the MSDS for emergency and personal protection guides.
- Transport Regulations:
  - Not classified as a dangerous product and not subject to special rules. Refer to the Material Data Sheet for more information.
- Storage and Handling:
  - Store at room temperature in the original packaging, closed, in a covered and dry place, free from contamination.
  - Not stable at low/freezing temperatures. Optimum storage condition between 15 - 30°C.
  - Stability of 6 months after manufacturing date.
  - For handling information, refer to the material safety data sheet available on the website.
ADDITOL AQ-9907 is designed to improve emulsification processes in aqueous systems, particularly in the production of enamels and primers, enhancing product appearance, stability, and drying time.

ADDITOL® AQ-1680

ADDITOL® AQ-1680 is described as an efficient alkali-swellable associative acrylic thickener primarily designed for use in aqueous systems. Here are the key details provided in the technical datasheet:
- Type: Alkali-swellable associative acrylic thickener.
- Suggested Applications:
  - High PVC & viscosity coatings.
  - Mortars, caulks, and sealants.
  - Textured coatings.
- Performance Highlights:
  - High thickening power.
  - Compatibility with acrylic and HEUR thickeners.
  - Enables the formation of sag-free systems.
  - Excellent stability in high-solids systems.
  - Effective in airless or air-assisted coating applications.
- Product Data:
  - Solids content: 28 - 32%.
  - Brookfield Viscosity: Maximum 15 cPs.
  - pH: 2.0 - 4.0.
  - Density at 20°C: 1.051 g/cm3.
- Recommended Formulations: Contact the technical department for coatings, mortar, caulks, or sealant applications.
- Compatibility: Water-soluble.
- Standard Packaging:
  - Available in 190 kg drums and 50 kg pails.
  - Special packaging requests may be available upon request.
- Precautions:
  - In some cases, it may be necessary to pre-dilute to avoid overcharge. Always add with good agitation. Take appropriate precautions to avoid eye and skin contact. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for further details.
- Labeling: Labeled according to GHS classifications and its adaptations and changes. Refer to the MSDS for emergency and personal protection guides.
- Transport Regulations: Not classified as a dangerous product, not subject to special rules. Refer to the Material Data Sheet for more information.
- Storage and Handling:
  - Store at room temperature in the original packaging, closed, in a covered and dry place, free from contamination.
  - Protect from low/freezing temperatures.
  - Optimum storage condition between 15 - 30°C.
  - Stability of 365 days after manufacturing date.
  - For handling information, refer to the material safety data sheet available on the website.
ADDITOL AQ-1680 is intended to provide effective thickening properties for various aqueous applications, ensuring stability and performance in coatings, sealants, and related products.

ACURE™ 510-300

ACURE™ 510-300 is a malonate-functional high flow polyester resin primarily used as a donor resin in ACURE non-isocyanate coatings systems. Here are the key details provided in the technical datasheet:
- Resin Type: Malonate functional high flow polyester resin.
- Form of Delivery (F.O.D.): 100% active.
- Product Data:
  - Acid value, on non-volatiles: 1 maximum mg KOH/g.
  - Viscosity (77°F): Z4 – Z6 Gardner – Holdt.
  - Color: 4 maximum Gardner.
  - Density: 9.54 ± 0.10 lbs/gal.
  - Flash Point: >200°F Setaflash.
  - CH equivalent weight (calc.): 175.
- Performance Highlights:
  - High order of hardness, abrasion, and mar resistance.
  - Solvent-free.
- Suggested Uses:
  - Wood and concrete flooring.
  - Topcoats for industrial coatings applications.
- Storage:
  - The product is stable for 1 year in its original sealed containers at temperatures up to 100°F.
- Remarks:
  - Contains 8 – 10% of a malonate functional reactive diluent, which is factored into the provided CH equivalent weight.
- Formulation Guidelines:
  - Usage guidance can be found in the "ACURE Paint Formulating Guide" and "The ACURE Formulator" (an MS Excel-based kinetic additive calculation tool).
- Precautions:
  - Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for identified hazards, recommended personal protective equipment, and procedures before use.
- Storage and Handling:
  - Avoid exposure to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
  - Store and handle in stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers.
  - Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep the container tightly closed and use with adequate ventilation.
ACURE 510-300 is designed to provide coatings with excellent hardness, durability, and chemical resistance, particularly suitable for wood and concrete flooring as well as various industrial applications.

ACURE™ 510-190

ACURE™ 510-190 is a type of SCA modified malonate functional polyester resin used as a donor resin in ACURE systems. Here are the key details provided in the technical datasheet:
- Resin Type: SCA modified malonate functional polyester resin.
- Equivalent Weight: 245 g/eq (calculated on as-supplied product).
- Solvent Composition: Butyl acetate.
- Specifications:
  - Non-Volatiles: 73 - 75%
  - Viscosity flow curve at 23°C, 1 s-1: 14 - 24 Pa.s
  - Viscosity flow curve at 23°C, 1000 s-1: 0.60 - 1.2 Pa.s
  - Amine content: max 4.0 mmol /kg
  - Fineness: max. 15 microns
- Density: 1.04 kg/dm3.
- Flash Point: 27°C.
- Technical Features: It is used to produce extremely fast-drying topcoats for applications in marine, protective, and various premium, non-isocyanate topcoat systems. ACURE-based topcoats with ACURE 510-100 feature excellent hardness development, outdoor durability, high cross-link densities, and outstanding chemical resistance. ACURE paints also exhibit extremely fast dry times combined with long pot lives and tunable open times.
- Application: Primarily used as a topcoat for industrial applications.
- Storage Conditions: Store in its original sealed containers at temperatures below 30°C, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight.
- Shelf Life: Standard shelf life is 365 days from the date of manufacturing, but it may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.
This resin is designed to provide high-performance coatings with fast drying times, excellent durability, and chemical resistance for various industrial applications.

ACURE™ 500

ACURE™ 500 is a blocked catalyst designed for use in ACURE systems. These systems utilize the reactivity of Michael Addition, allowing paint formulators to create two-component coatings with fast drying properties and long pot lives. ACURE 500 is composed of a strong base blocked with di-ethyl carbonate. When unblocked, it releases alcohol and CO2, enabling fast dry times with long pot lives in ACURE coatings. The unblocking rate of ACURE 500 can be controlled by the addition of alcohol, such as ethanol, n-propanol, or n-butanol, to the ACURE coating.
Here are some key details about ACURE™ 500:
- Type: Blocked catalyst for ACURE systems.
- Solvent Composition: Water, ethanol, n-propyl alcohol, di-ethyl carbonate.
- Appearance: Clear and clean.
- Equivalent Weight: Approximately 1078 g/Eq.
- Density: 0.95 kg/dm3.
- Flash Point: 27 °C.
- Technical Features: Enables fast dry times with long pot-life, low odor, compatible with solvent-borne systems.
- Application: Used as a catalyst in ACURE-based paints for fast drying, durable coatings in various markets such as marine, protective, agricultural, construction, rail, aerospace, flooring decorative, and wood coating markets.
- Storage Conditions: Store in sealed containers at temperatures above 0 °C and up to 30 °C. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids. Small amounts of CO2 may form if the equilibrium shifts and pH increases.
- Shelf Life: Standard shelf life is 365 days from the date of manufacturing, but it may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.
- Precautions: Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for identified hazards, recommended personal protective equipment, and procedures before using ACURE 500.
Additionally, formulation guidelines and technical support resources are available upon request, including the "ACURE™ Paint Formulating Guide" and "The ACURE™ Formulator," an MS Excel-based kinetic additive calculation tool.

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SYNTHOLUX BW 2096

Syntholux BW 2096 is a tin-free UV dispersion designed for radiation curing. Here are its characteristics, applications, and properties:
Characteristics:
- Tin-free UV dispersion.
- Offers excellent mattability.
- Exhibits good chemical resistance even after physically drying.
Applications:
- Primarily used for waterborne wood applications.
- Provides excellent grain enhancement and demonstrates very good matting behavior.
- Surfaces remain reemulsifiable before UV curing.
Properties:
- Viscosity: 10 - 300 mPas (AV-F-V005, 23°C).
- Solid content: 37 +/- 1% (AV-F-F003).
- pH-Value: 7 - 9 (AV-F-P001, 20°C).
- Flash point: > 100°C (AV-F-F006).
- Density: 1.05 g/cm³ (AV-F-D001, 20°C).
- Storage stability at 40°C: > 30 days.
- Type of Dispersion: Anionic.

SYNTHOLUX 475 PE

SYNTHOLUX 475 PE is a radiation-curing, fatty acid modified polyester acrylate. Here are its characteristics, properties, and recommended use:
Characteristics:
- Radiation-curing.
- Fatty acid modified polyester acrylate.
Use:
- Can be utilized as a sole binder.
- Alternatively, it can be combined with other radiation-curing binders.
- Specifically designed for use in UV-curing printing inks.
- Known for its good pigment wetting.
Properties:
- Viscosity: 13,000 - 16,000 mPas (as supplied) (in-house method, AV-F-V005).
- Acid value: < 11 (relative to non-volatile constituents) (in-house method, AV-F-S001).
- Colour value (Gardner): < 6 (as supplied) (in-house method, AV-F-F007).
- Functionality: 6.
- Flash point: > 110°C (as supplied) (in-house method, AV-F-F006).
- Density: 1.080 g/ml (as supplied) (in-house method, AV-F-D001).