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EBECRYL® P104

EBECRYL® P104 is an acrylated amine primarily used as a hydrogen donor or photoactivator in ultraviolet light (UV) curable coatings and inks. Here's a breakdown of its technical datasheet:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® P104 facilitates rapid UV cure response by mitigating the effects of oxygen inhibition at the surface of the coating or ink.
- It is typically used in combination with a photosensitizer, such as benzophenone, in formulations.
- Recommended levels are between 5 to 15% based on the total formulation, often combined with 3 to 5% of a photosensitizer.
Performance Highlights:
- Very low viscosity and light color.
- Improved stability compared to conventional tertiary amines.
- Low volatility.
- UV/EB cured products based on EBECRYL® P104 exhibit excellent UV cure response, reduced odor, high gloss, and no surface migration of amine.
- It does not react with organic pigments.
Suggested Applications:
- Can be applied via various methods including direct or reverse roll, offset gravure, metering rod, slot die, knife over roll, air knife, curtain and immersion, and spin coating, as well as flexographic and screen printing.
- Recommended for use in overprint varnishes, screen and flexo inks, wood topcoats, clear coatings on paper and plastics, and pigmented coatings.
Specifications:
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Color, Gardner: Maximum 3
- Viscosity at 25°C: 7 - 13 mPa.s
- Density at 25°C: 1.01 g/cm³
- Weight/amine, theoretical: 298
Precautions:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on hazards, recommended personal protective equipment, and procedures.
- Avoid exposure to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Storage and handling should be in appropriate containers and environments to prevent uncontrollable polymerization.
EBECRYL® P104 is designed to enhance the UV curing process in coatings and inks, offering improved stability and performance properties while minimizing unwanted reactions and odors.

ADDITOL® P 896

ADDITOL® P 896 is a flow promoter masterbatch designed for use in pigmented powder coatings. Here are the key details from its technical datasheet:
General Description:
- ADDITOL® P 896 is formulated as a flow promoter masterbatch.
- It contains approximately 15% active substance in a hydroxyl functional polyester carrier, which is resistant to outdoor conditions.
- Recommended addition of 3-5% by weight to a powder coating formulation to enhance flow properties while maintaining compatibility with various powder coating systems.
Product Specification:
- Appearance: Pale granules
- Masterbatch Particle Size: Pass
- Brookfield Viscosity @ 200 °C: 1300-2200 mPa.s
- Hydroxyl value (mg KOH/g): 42-52
- Acid value (mg KOH/g): Maximum 7
Other Properties:
- Glass transition (°C): Approximately 57
Shelf Life:
- Under normal storage conditions (≤30°C), the shelf life of the resin is 24 months from the date of manufacturing.
- For product older than 24 months, it is recommended to check the acid value and viscosity annually.
Safety & Environmental Protection:
- For safety and environmental information, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Overall, ADDITOL® P 896 is intended to improve flow characteristics in pigmented powder coatings, offering specific viscosity and hydroxyl value parameters for effective performance.

UCECOAT® 2802

UCECOAT® 2802 is an acrylated polyurethane dispersion designed for waterborne UV/EB curable inkjet inks. Here's a breakdown of its features and specifications:
Introduction:
- Anionic acrylated polyurethane dispersion in water
- Specifically formulated for waterborne UV/EB curable inkjet inks
- Contains no co-solvent
- Exhibits good jetting properties and water resolubility before cure, important for inkjet applications
- Provides hardness, stain resistance, and chemical resistance in the polymerized coating
Performance Highlights:
- Translucent to bluish dispersion
- Low viscosity
- Tacky after water evaporation and before UV curing, allowing for re-dispersion and reuse after filtration
- Very good compatibility and easy formulation
- Label-free
- Very good reactivity with UV
- Tin and BPA free
- Excellent adhesion on various substrates, especially designed for plasticized PVC latex
- Outstanding flexibility and adhesion under stress
- High hardness
- Very low yellowing
Suggested Applications:
- Recommended for use in waterborne UV inkjet applications for all colors and spot varnishes
Typical Physical Properties:
- pH: 6.5 - 7.0
- Solid content, % by weight: 36 - 40
- Viscosity at 25°C/50 rpm: < 1000 mPa.s
- Particle size: < 100
Storage and Handling:
- Recommended storage temperature range: ≥ 4°C (39°F) to ≤ 40°C (104°F)
- Protect from freezing and high temperature conditions or direct sunlight
- Keep containers closed and away from materials that react with water
- Store in stainless steel, amber glass, or amber polyethylene containers
- Avoid storing under an oxygen-free atmosphere
- Shelf life: not more than 1 year
Precautions:
- Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing
- Direct contact may cause minimal eye and skin irritation
- Repeated or prolonged dermal contact may cause allergic skin reactions
Overall, UCECOAT® 2802 is designed to meet the specific requirements of waterborne UV/EB curable inkjet inks, providing excellent performance properties and ease of formulation.

EBECRYL® 80

EBECRYL® 80 is a polyether amino acrylate oligomer, modified with a low viscous amine, primarily used as the main oligomer in clear overprint varnishes. It's designed for applications requiring high gloss, fast cure by radiation, good solvent resistance, and low residual odor. Here's a breakdown of its features and specifications:
Introduction:
- Low viscous amine modified multifunctional acrylated polyether oligomer
- Used as the main oligomer in clear overprint varnishes
- Developed for applications needing high gloss, fast cure by radiation, good solvent resistance, and low residual odor
Performance Highlights:
- Fast cure response
- Light color
- Low viscosity
- Good solvent resistance
- High gloss
- Low residual odor
Suggested Applications:
- Clear coatings on paper, wood, and plastics
- Top coats for wood
- Screen inks and coatings
- Wood fillers
- High gloss coatings
Typical Value:
- Höppler viscosity at 25°C, mPa.s: Approximately 3000
- Color, Gardner max: 2
Physical Properties:
- Density, g/cm3: 1.11
- Functionality, theoretical: 4
- Polymer solids, % by weight: 100
Typical Starting Point Formulations:
- UV-CURE composition using 1 lamp of 80 W/cm:
  - EBECRYL® 80: 100 parts
  - OTA 480: 0-30 parts
  - Esacure HB: 6 parts
- EB-CURE: 100% EBECRYL® 80, cured at 1.5 Mrad (for 170 Kev - 80 ppm O2)
Precautions:
- Follow safety recommendations outlined in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Consult the SDS for appropriate handling procedures and protective equipment
- Store and handle in appropriate containers and conditions to prevent uncontrollable polymerization
- Avoid exposure to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or direct sunlight
Storage and Handling:
- Use appropriate containers such as stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers
- Avoid storing the material under an oxygen-free atmosphere
- Use dry air to displace material removed from the container
- Shelf life should not exceed 2 years
Statutory Labeling:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for statutory labeling information.

EBECRYL® 3700

EBECRYL® 3700 is a bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate, which is a diacrylate ester of a bisphenol A epoxy resin. It's characterized by low odor and exceptional cure response. When cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB), it forms films with high surface hardness, high gloss, and excellent chemical resistance. Here's a summary of its key features and specifications:
Introduction:
- Diacrylate ester of a bisphenol A epoxy resin
- Low odor
- Exceptional cure response
Performance Highlights:
- Fast cure response
- High surface hardness
- Excellent chemical resistance
- High gloss
Suggested Applications:
- Clear coatings for paper, paperboard, wood, and rigid plastics
- Overprint varnishes
- Lithographic and screen inks
- Wood sealers
- Fast-cure coatings
- Hybrid cationic/radical UV cure systems
Specifications:
- Acid value, mg KOH/g max: 1
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Color, Gardner max: 4
- Epoxy content, % max: 0.27
- Viscosity, 65.5°C, mPa.s: 1800 - 2800
Typical Physical Properties:
- Density, g/cm³ at 25°C: 1.18
- Functionality, theoretical: 2
- Oligomer, % by weight: 100
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength, psi (MPa): 2750 (19)
- Elongation at break, %: 1
- Young's modulus, psi (MPa): 295900 (2040)
- Glass transition temperature, °C: 82
Precautions:
- Follow safety recommendations outlined in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
- Avoid exposure to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids
- Store and handle in appropriate containers and conditions to prevent uncontrollable polymerization
- Use with adequate ventilation and wash thoroughly after handling
- Shelf life is not more than 2 years, and recommended storage temperature range is outlined in the SDS.

SETAQUA® ECO 6788

SETAQUA® ECO 6788 is a surfactant-free aqueous dispersion of acrylic polymers designed for highly durable furniture finishes. Here's a breakdown of its key features and specifications:
Solvent Composition:
- Demineralized water
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 40 - 42%
- pH: 7.5 - 9.0
Typical Properties:
- Minimum Film Formation Temperature (MFFT): approx. 40°C
- Particle size: approx. 85 nm
- Viscosity Brookfield: approx. 100 cPa.s
- Density: 1.03 kg/dm3
Technical Features:
- Self-cross-linking surfactant-free acrylic dispersion
- Offers excellent hardness, fast drying, good sandability, and exceptional chemical resistance
- Small particle size provides good in-can clarity and a solvent-borne-like appearance of the dry coating
Applications:
- Decorative trim paints
- Air-drying or forced drying interior pigmented and non-pigmented wood finishes for the furniture industry
Storage Conditions:
- Should not be stored at temperatures below 0°C or above 35°C
- Avoid exposure to direct sunshine and prevent freezing
Shelf Life:
- Standard shelf life is 365 days from the date of manufacturing, but may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.

EBECRYL® 604

EBECRYL® 604 is a bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate oligomer diluted with 20% of 1,6 hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA) monomer. It is known for its light color, low odor, low viscosity, and fast cure response. When cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB), EBECRYL® 604 forms films with high gloss, high surface hardness, and excellent solvent resistance typical of an epoxy resin. Here's an overview of its properties and applications:
Introduction:
- Bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate oligomer diluted with HDDA monomer.
- Characterized by light color, low odor, low viscosity, and fast cure response.
Performance Highlights:
- Light color, low odor, low viscosity, and fast cure response.
- High surface hardness, high gloss, and excellent water and solvent resistance in cured products.
- Actual properties depend on the selection of other formulation components.
Suggested Applications:
- Overprint varnishes
- Coatings for wood, cardboard, chipboard, paper, and rigid plastics
- Lithographic inks and coatings
- Paper upgrading
- Screen print inks and coatings
- Adhesives for paper laminations
- Wood fillers
Typical Values:
- Höppler viscosity at 25°C: ± 8500 mPa.s
- Color, Gardner: max. 2
- Acid value, mg KOH/g: max. 2
Physical Properties:
- Density: 1.13 g/cm3
- Molecular weight, theoretical: 500
- Functionality, theoretical: 2
- Polymer solids, % by weight: 80
- HDDA, % by weight: 20
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength: 36 MPa
- Tensile elongation: 2%
- Glass transition temperature: 53°C
Viscosity Reduction:
- Can be diluted with reactive monomers such as HDDA, oligotriacrylate (OTA 480), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), tripropyleneglycol diacrylate (TPGDA).
Storage and Handling:
- Avoid exposing to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or direct sunlight.
- Store in appropriate containers and conditions. Shelf life: Not more than 2 years after the production date.
Precautions:
- Toxicological properties not fully determined. May cause eye and skin irritation.
- Take appropriate precautions to avoid contact with eyes, skin, and inhalation of aerosols or vapors.
Statutory Labeling:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for statutory labeling information.

EBECRYL® 416

EBECRYL® 416 is a diluted chlorinated polyester resin, mixed with trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) monomer. When cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB), it forms films with good adhesion to metals, plastics, and paper. Here are the key details about EBECRYL® 416:
Introduction:
- Chlorinated polyester resin, free from intentionally added Bisphenol A, diluted with TMPTA monomer.
- Cured films exhibit good adhesion to metals, plastics, and paper.
Suggested Applications:
- Recommended for use in offset inks for plastic and metallic substrates.
- Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 416 may be applied by various methods including lithography, flexography, screen, gravure, direct or reverse roll.
Performance Highlights:
- High reactivity.
- Good adhesion to plastic substrates such as PE, PP, PET, PC, OPS, and PVC.
- Actual properties of cured products depend on the selection of other formulation components.
Typical Values:
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Density: 1.28 g/cm3
- Viscosity at 60°C: ± 1800 mPa.s
- Color, Gardner: < 3
- Acid value, mg KOH/g: < 15
Viscosity Reduction:
- Can be diluted with reactive monomers such as HDDA, TMPTA, TPGDA, OTA 480, and EBECRYL® 40.
Storage and Handling:
- Avoid exposing to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or direct sunlight to prevent uncontrollable polymerization.
- Store in stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers. Use dry air to displace material removed from the container.
- Shelf life: Not more than 2 years after the production date.
Precautions:
- Toxicological properties not fully determined. May cause eye and skin irritation and have the potential to cause sensitization or other allergic responses.
- Take appropriate precautions to avoid contact with eyes, skin, and inhalation of aerosols or vapors. Consult the Safety Data Sheet for handling procedures and protective equipment.
Statutory Labeling:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for statutory labeling information.

SETALUX® D A HS 1170 BA

SETALUX® D A HS 1170 BA is a polyisocyanate cross-linking acrylic resin primarily used in the formulation of high solids two-component polyurethane coatings. Here are the key details about SETALUX® D A HS 1170 BA:
Type: Polyisocyanate cross-linking Acrylic Resin
- Hydroxyl content: Approximately 3.6% on solid resin
Uses:
- Primarily used in combination with aliphatic polyisocyanates to formulate high solids two-component polyurethane coatings.
- Ideal for applications requiring good gloss retention, light fastness, and resistance to chalking, especially suitable for automotive finishing applications.
Form Supplied:
- Approximately 70% in butyl acetate
Specification:
- Non-volatile content: 70 ± 1%
- Viscosity (23 °C): 1200 ± 200 mPa·s
- Acid value (supply form): 7 ± 1 mg KOH/g
- Hydroxyl content (supply form): 2.4 to 2.7%
- Hazen colour value: ≤ 75
- Water content: ≤ 0.1%
Other Data:
- Equivalent weight (supply form): Approximately 670 g/eq
- Density (20 °C): Approximately 1.05 g/cm3
- Flash point: Approximately 27 °C
Properties / Applications:
- Used in high-solids air- and force-drying vehicle repair paints and industrial coatings with a VOC of ≤ 420 g/l.
- Cured paint films are hard yet flexible, high-gloss, and high-bodied.
- Exhibits outstanding light-fastness, weather stability, and good resistance to solvents and petrol.
Solubility / Thinnability:
- Compatible with ketones, esters, ether esters, xylene, and solvent naphtha 100 for thinning to a solids content of 30%.
- Only PU grade solvents should be used (< 0.05% water).
- Not compatible with aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Compatibility:
- Can be mixed with various Desmodur grades and other SETALUX resins, but compatibility should be tested in each case.
- Generally miscible with most cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) grades, but compatibility must be tested in each case.
Storage:
- Stable for at least 365 days when stored in originally sealed containers at temperatures not exceeding 30 °C.
Labeling and REACH Applications:
- The product data sheet should be used in conjunction with the latest Safety Data Sheet for accurate safety information and compliance with regulations.

EBECRYL® 600

EBECRYL® 600 is an epoxy acrylate oligomer used primarily in UV/EB (ultraviolet/electron beam) applications, including coatings, inks, and overprint varnishes. Here are the key details about EBECRYL® 600:
Product Description:
- EBECRYL® 600 is a diacrylate ester of a bisphenol A epoxy resin.
- It exhibits a light color and fast cure response.
- Films cured via exposure to UV or EB possess high surface hardness, gloss, and excellent chemical resistance.
Performance Highlights:
- Light color.
- Fast cure response.
- High surface hardness, gloss, and chemical resistance in cured products.
Suggested Applications:
- Overprint varnishes.
- Lithographic and screen inks.
- Coatings for paper, paperboard, wood, chipboard, and rigid plastics.
- Paper upgrading.
- Fast cure coatings.
- Laminating adhesives.
- Wood sealers.
Specifications:
- Acid value: max. 2 mg KOH/g.
- Appearance: Clear liquid.
- Color, Gardner: max. 1.
- Epoxy content: max. 0.5%.
- Viscosity at 60°C: 2000 - 4000 mPa.s.
Typical Physical Properties:
- Density at 25°C: 1.17 g/cm³.
- Functionality: 2.
- Oligomer content: 100%.
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength: 10,000 psi (67 MPa).
- Elongation at break: 4%.
- Young's modulus: 320,000 psi (2200 MPa).
- Glass transition temperature: 130°C.
Viscosity Reduction:
- Reactive diluents such as 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), and tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA) can reduce the viscosity of EBECRYL® 600.
- Viscosity reduction with reactive diluents is preferred due to their 100% conversion during UV/EB exposure, reducing solvent emissions.
Precautions:
- Follow safety guidelines outlined in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
- Avoid exposure to high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Store and handle in appropriate containers with adequate ventilation.
- Use dry air to displace material removed from the container.
In summary, EBECRYL® 600 offers fast curing and excellent performance properties, making it suitable for various UV/EB applications, particularly in coatings and printing inks. Proper handling and storage procedures are essential to maintain its effectiveness and safety.