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EBECRYL® 53

EBECRYL® 53 is a propoxylated glycerol triacrylate, specifically developed for formulating ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable printing inks and overprint varnishes for food packaging applications. Here's an overview based on its technical datasheet:
Type: Propoxylated glycerol triacrylate
Introduction:
- Purified grade of OTA 480, designed for UV and EB curable printing inks and overprint varnishes for food packaging.
- The purification process removes impurities to minimize odor and extractables in cured products.
Performance Highlights:
- Low viscosity.
- Light color.
- Very low odor.
- Excellent reduction of oligomer viscosity.
- Low irritancy.
- Good pigment wetting.
- UV/EB curable formulated products containing EBECRYL® 53 exhibit good cure response, flexibility, hardness, and very low odor.
Suggested Applications:
- Recommended as a diluent for UV/EB cured inks and varnishes, especially where lower odor and irritancy are desired.
Specifications:
- Acid value: max. 0.4 mg KOH/g
- Acrylic Acid: max. 200 ppm
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Color: max. 60 Alpha
- Residual solvent: max. 10 ppm
- Viscosity: 70 - 110 mPa.s at 25°C
- Water: max. 0.1%
Typical Physical Properties:
- Density: 1.08 g/cm³ at 25°C
- Flash point: > 100°C
- Formula weight: 428
- Melting point: < 0°C
- Vapor pressure: < 0.01 mm Hg at 20°C
Precautions:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for identified hazards and recommended protective measures before use.
Storage and Handling:
- Avoid exposure to high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids to prevent uncontrollable polymerization.
- Store and handle in appropriate containers and conditions to maintain product stability.
- Use adequate ventilation and follow recommended storage temperature ranges.
EBECRYL® 53 is formulated to meet the stringent requirements of food packaging applications, providing excellent performance characteristics while ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards.

EBECRYL® 3415

EBECRYL® 3415 is a modified bisphenol A epoxy acrylate diluted with 40% 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA). It's primarily developed for ultraviolet light (UV) curable screen printing applications. Here's a breakdown based on its technical datasheet:
Type: Modified bisphenol A epoxy acrylate
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.): Diluted with 40% 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA)
Introduction:
- Developed for UV curable screen printing.
- Exhibits excellent reactivity and good adhesion to various non-porous substrates.
- Meets regulatory requirements and no longer subject to the Significant New Use Rule (SNUR).
Performance Highlights:
- Excellent cure speed.
- High gloss finish.
- Good intercoat adhesion.
- Exhibits excellent adhesion to various plastic substrates including polycarbonate, polystyrene, PET-G, vinyls, and PVC.
Suggested Applications:
- Suitable for screen inks and coatings for various plastics.
- Recommended for applications in the screen printing industry such as banner/POP, container, CD, loose leaf, and membranes/switches.
Specifications:
- Color: Gardner max. 2
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Viscosity: 1050 - 1450 mPa.s at 60°C
Typical Properties:
- Density: 1.10 g/cm³ at 25°C
- Flash Point: > 100°C
- Functionality: Theoretical 1.5
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile Strength: 6800 psi (47 MPa)
- Elongation at Break: 3%
- Young’s Modulus: 361000 psi (2490 MPa)
- Glass Transition Temperature: 68°C
Precautions:
- Follow safety guidelines outlined in the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using.
Storage and Handling:
- Store in appropriate containers and conditions to prevent uncontrollable polymerization.
- Avoid exposure to high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Maintain adequate ventilation during use.
EBECRYL® 3415 is designed to meet the demands of UV curable screen printing applications, providing excellent adhesion and performance across various substrates while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety during handling and storage.

ADDITOL® XL 204

ADDITOL® XL 204 is a silicone-containing anion-active antifloating, wetting, and dispersing agent primarily used in paint systems. Here's an overview based on its technical datasheet:
Type: Silicone-containing anion-active antifloating, wetting, and dispersing agent
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.): Active substance approximately 55%
Special Properties:
- Allows for high pigment loading without increasing viscosity.
- Reduces dispersing time.
- Suitable for air drying and stoving solvent-borne paints and water-dilutable paint systems.
Product Data:
- Non-Volatile Matter: 47 - 49% (1 h; 125 °C; 1 g)
- Colour/Appearance: Brown, clear
- Density (Liquids): Approximately 0.95 g/cm³ (20 °C)
- Flash Point: Approximately 17 °C
Suggested Uses:
- Prevents the floating of titanium dioxide in conjunction with organic or inorganic colored pigments.
- Can be used in solvent-borne and water-dilutable air drying and stoving paint systems.
- Allows for higher pigment loading without causing a viscosity rise typical of such products, while reducing dispersing time.
Recommended Dosage:
- On total paint: 0.1 to 1.5%
- On pigments:
  - Inorganic pigments: 0.5 - 2.5%
  - Organic pigments: 1.5 - 5.0%
- Levels of addition in water-dilutable air drying and stoving systems may range from 1 to 6% on pigments.
Processing:
- Should be milled together with the pigments to obtain the full effect.
Storage:
- Storage stability at temperatures up to 25 °C in original containers is at least 730 days.
Distinguishing Features:
- Different from Additol XL 203, Additol XL 204 is an anion-active antifloating agent suitable for use in both solvent-borne and water-borne paint systems. However, it is not recommended for acid curing paints.
ADDITOL® XL 204 is particularly useful in paint formulations where achieving high pigment loading without increasing viscosity is desired, resulting in improved dispersion and overall paint performance.

ADDITOL® XL 6521

ADDITOL® XL 6521 is a high molecular wetting and dispersing agent with cationic character primarily designed for improving the dispersion of carbon black and difficult wettable organic pigments in various coating systems. Here are the key points from its technical datasheet:
Type: High molecular wetting and dispersing agent with cationic character for carbon black and organic pigments
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.): Active substance 60% in methoxy propyl acetate
Product Data:
- Colour/Appearance: Yellow, clear
- Dynamic Viscosity: 100 - 900 mPa.s (100 1/s; 23 °C)
- Iodine Colour Number: <= 7
- Non-Volatile Matter: 58 - 62% (120 °C; 10 min)
- Density (Liquids): Approx. 1.05 g/cm³ (20 °C)
- Flash Point: Approx. 48 °C
Special Properties and Use:
- Suitable for radiation curing systems.
- Improves wetting of carbon black and difficult wettable organic pigments in solvent-borne, solvent-free, and high solid systems such as car refinish, industrial lacquers, printing inks, and pigment pastes.
- Reduces dispersing time, enhances gloss and leveling, prevents re-flocculation of pigment particles, and reduces viscosity of pigment pastes.
- Enables a higher pigment loading in the mill base without an increase in viscosity and reduces dispersing time.
Processing:
- Must be ground with the pigments.
- Recommended addition directly to the grinding resin before adding pigments.
- Pre-dilution with a small part of the solvent (as contained in the formulation) may facilitate incorporation and optimize performance in gloss and haze.
Recommended Dosage (on pigment):
- 10 - 50% on organic pigments
- 50 - 80% on carbon black
Storage:
- Storage stability at temperatures up to 25 °C in original containers is at least 730 days.
- Long-term exposure to temperatures below 10 °C may cause cloudiness and crystallization, which are reversible by warming the product to 20 - 25 °C for several hours.
ADDITOL® XL 6521 is particularly useful in improving the dispersion properties of pigments in coating formulations, ensuring better performance and appearance of the final product.

PHENODUR® PR 909w/50WA

PHENODUR® PR 909w/50WA is a water-dilutable, thermosetting, plasticized phenolic resin primarily used as a binder for the production of solvent-resistant interior coatings for non-food metal packaging goods. Here are the key points from its technical datasheet:
Type: Water dilutable, thermosetting, plasticized phenolic resin
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.): 50% in water (50WA)
Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity: 290 - 1490 mPa.s (25 1/s; 23 °C)
- pH-Value: 7.0 - 9.5 (10%)
- Iodine Colour Number: <= 100 (slight opalescence possible)
- Non-Volatile Matter: 48 - 52% (1 h; 125 °C; 2 g)
- Color/Appearance: Dark brown, clear
- Density (Liquids): Approx. 1.10 g/cm³ (20 °C)
- Flash Point: > 100 °C (Pensky-Martens)
Special Properties and Use:
- Used as a sole binder for producing solvent-resistant interior coatings for non-food metal packaging goods.
- Application is typically done by roller- or spray-coating methods.
- Diluted paint pH-value (10%) should be in the range of 8.0 - 8.5, with adjustment made using dimethyl ethanol amine.
- Baking condition: minimum 15 min / 200 °C.
Storage:
- Recommended storage temperature: up to 25 °C.
- Shelf life in original containers: at least 365 days.
- Products containing water may freeze below 0 °C, requiring extended heat treatment for regeneration.
Distinguishing Features:
- Compared to Resydrol AM 410w, PHENODUR® PR 909w/50WA has a lower solvent content and better solvent resistance.
This resin is tailored for specific applications requiring solvent resistance and durability, particularly in non-food metal packaging coatings.

EBECRYL® 205

EBECRYL® 205 is an aromatic urethane triacrylate oligomer diluted with 25% of tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA) monomer. Here's a breakdown of its technical datasheet:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 205, when cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB), produces films with good flexibility, acceptable abrasion resistance, and good adhesion to various substrates combined with good solvent resistance.
Performance Highlights:
- Light color and low odor.
- UV/EB cured products based on EBECRYL® 205 exhibit good adhesion to various substrates, flexibility, toughness, and solvent resistance.
- Properties of cured products depend on diluents, additives, and photo initiators.
Suggested Applications:
- Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 205 are suitable for coatings on rigid and flexible plastics, wood coatings, screen inks, low gloss coatings, and conformal coatings.
- Application methods include lithographic, screen, gravure, direct or reverse roll, and curtain coating.
Typical Properties:
- Color, Gardner: < 2
- Density, g/cm³: 1.22
- Functionality, theoretical: 3
- Resin, % by weight: 75
- TPGDA, % by weight: 25
- Viscosity, 25°C, mPa.s: ~30000
Viscosity Reduction:
- Reactive diluents such as octyl/decyl acrylate, propoxylated glycerol triacrylate, trimethylolpropane triacrylate, and tripropylene glycol diacrylate can reduce the viscosity of EBECRYL® 205. Reactive diluents are preferred due to their complete conversion during UV/EB exposure, reducing solvent emissions.
Precautions:
- Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before use.
- Avoid exposure to high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Store in appropriate containers and avoid procedures that remove or displace oxygen from the material.
- Use with adequate ventilation.
Overall, EBECRYL® 205 is a versatile material suitable for various UV/EB curable coating applications, offering good performance properties and flexibility.

MODAFLOW® Powder 6000

MODAFLOW® Powder 6000 is a resin modifier designed to address surface defects in powder coating systems. Here's a breakdown of its technical datasheet:
General Description:
- MODAFLOW® Powder 6000 is developed to control surface defects in powder coating systems and performs well in typical thermoset powder coating chemistries.
- It improves flow and leveling, reduces pinholes, fish-eyes, craters, and orange peel, and broadens cross-compatibility between powder formulations.
Product Specification:
- Appearance: Free-flowing white powder
- Activity (%): Approximately 65%
- Volatile Loss (%): Maximum 4%
Other Properties:
- Bulk Density (g/cm³ - lb./gal.): 0.58 - 0.64 (4.85 - 5.35)
Storage/Shelf Stability:
- Environments of high heat and humidity should be avoided.
- Ideal storage temperature is between 4°C and 38°C.
- The shelf life is typically at least 4 years.
Safety & Environmental Protection:
- For more information, refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet.
In general, the use levels of MODAFLOW® Powder 6000 vary between 0.75 – 1.5 parts per hundred resin, and optimum concentrations for a specific formulation should be determined by incremental addition.

SETAQUA® 6774

SETAQUA® 6774 is a surfactant-free aqueous dispersion of acrylic polymers, primarily used for air-drying water-based transparent and pigmented wood coatings for joinery. Here are the key details outlined in its technical datasheet:
Product Description:
- SETAQUA® 6774 is formulated as a surfactant-free aqueous dispersion of acrylic polymers.
Solvent Composition:
- Demineralized water
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 42 - 44%
- Particle size: 70 - 100 nm
- pH: 7.5 - 8.5
Typical Properties:
- MFFT (Minimum Film-Forming Temperature): Maximum 5 °C
- Density: 1.05 kg/dm³
Technical Features:
- SETAQUA 6774 contains a self-crosslinking mechanism for high durability.
Application:
- It is primarily used for air-drying water-based transparent and pigmented wood coatings for joinery.
Storage Conditions:
- SETAQUA 6774 should not be stored at temperatures below 0°C or above 35°C. Exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided, and freezing must be prevented.
Shelf Life:
- The standard shelf life is 365 days from the date of manufacturing, but it may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.

ADDITOL® P 891

ADDITOL® P 891 is a flow promoter master-batch designed for use in clear powder coatings. Here's a breakdown of its properties and specifications:
General Description:
- ADDITOL® P 891 is formulated as a flow promoter master-batch specifically for clear powder coatings.
- It contains approximately 5% active substance in an outdoor-resistant carboxyl functional polyester matrix.
Product Specification:
- Appearance: Pale granules
- Brookfield Viscosity @ 200 °C: 1600-3000 mPa.s
- Acid value (mg KOH/g): 30 - 40
- Color b-value: Max. 15
Other Properties:
- Glass transition (°C): Approximately 56
Usage:
- The addition of 7-10% on binder is suggested for the manufacture of haze-free clear coatings with very good flow.
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 the viscosity every year.
Safety & Environmental Protection:
- For more detailed safety and environmental information, please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet.
ADDITOL® P 891 offers properties conducive to the production of clear powder coatings with excellent flow characteristics. Proper storage and periodic checks of acid value and viscosity are recommended to ensure its effectiveness over time.

SETALUX® 1795 VX-74

SETALUX® 1795 VX-74 is a thermosetting hydroxylated acrylic copolymer solution designed primarily for use as clearcoats in wet-on-wet systems for the automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) industry. Here's an overview of its properties and applications:
Product Description:
- It is a thermosetting hydroxylated acrylic copolymer solution, indicating it contains acrylic copolymers with hydroxyl functional groups that can undergo crosslinking reactions to form a durable coating.
Solvent Composition:
- The solvent composition consists of solvent naphtha and xylene in a ratio of 62:38.
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 73 - 75%
- Viscosity (23°C at 100 s-1):
  - At 73% non-volatiles: 1.9 - 3.7 Pa.s
  - At 74% non-volatiles: 2.5 - 5.0 Pa.s
  - At 75% non-volatiles: 3.3 - 6.7 Pa.s
- Acid value: 6.5 - 9.8 mg KOH/g
- Color APHA (Lico): Max. 50 APHA
- Appearance: Clear and clean
Typical Properties:
- Density: 1.02 kg/dm3
- Flash point: 30°C
Technical Features:
- Excellent appearance (DOI - Distinctness of Image, flow)
- Good outdoor durability
- Good mechanical properties
- Good solvent and acid resistance
- High solids content at spraying viscosity
Application:
- Clearcoats for wet-on-wet systems for the automotive OEM industry
Storage Conditions:
- Keep the container tightly closed and dry in a cool, well-ventilated place.
- Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, and other sources of ignition.
Shelf Life:
- Standard shelf life is 720 days from the date of manufacturing, but it may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.
In summary, SETALUX® 1795 VX-74 offers excellent appearance, durability, and resistance properties, making it suitable for clearcoat applications in automotive manufacturing. Proper storage and handling are essential to maintain its quality and performance characteristics.