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EBECRYL® 3416

EBECRYL® 3416 is an epoxy acrylate offered in the form of 65% in tripropylene glycol diacrylate (65TPGDA). Here's a breakdown of its technical details:
Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity (DIN EN ISO 3219): Typical value of 18000 mPa.s at 20 1/s and 25°C.
- Iodine Colour Number (DIN 6162): Iodine colour number ≤ 15.
- Acid Value (DIN EN ISO 3682): Acid value (f.o.d.) of ≤ 8.
- Density (Liquids) (DIN 53217-3): Density at approximately 20°C is 1.15 g/cm3.
- Flash Point (Pensky-Martens) (DIN EN 22719): Flash point is greater than 100°C.
Special Properties and Uses:
- High reactivity and hardness.
- Very good gloss and excellent adhesion on various substrates.
- Good corrosion resistance.
Suggested Uses:
- EBECRYL® 3416 is recommended for use as a UV curable highly reactive epoxy acrylate.
- It can be cross-linked with suitable reactive diluters to produce durable, hard, elastic, and chemically resistant paint films of high quality.
- When used in conjunction with EBECRYL® 171, it is suitable for metal coatings with excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance.
- For UV curing, a suitable photoinitiator must be added. The addition level depends on factors such as belt speed, number and type of lamps, color, and thickness of the paint film.
Storage:
- Recommended storage temperature is below 25°C, excluding light.
- The stability of EBECRYL® 3416 packed in the original containers is guaranteed for 2 years.
Statutory Labeling:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for statutory labeling information.

EBECRYL® 8501

EBECRYL® 8501 is an aliphatic urethane acrylate designed for use in automotive refinish and general metal applications. Here are the key details from its technical datasheet:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 8501 exhibits a unique blend of flexibility and toughness coupled with good corrosion resistance.
- It contains isobornyl acrylate (IBOA) as a reactive diluent.
Performance Highlights:
- Excellent cure response under low light intensity conditions.
- Good wetting of inert and reactive fillers.
- Offers 2K performance properties in a 1K package configuration for automotive refinish putties.
- Reduces sanding time compared to 2K automotive refinish putties.
- Suitable for deep dent repair and easily sculptured to car body shape.
- Cured products exhibit excellent adhesion to metal, metallic, and various automotive substrates, along with good flexibility, toughness, and low shrinkage upon cure.
Suggested Applications:
- Low energy cure applications.
- Automotive end-of-line spot repair.
- Automotive refinish.
- General metal.
- Metallized plastics.
- Flexible filled coatings.
- Thin film solar cells.
Usage:
- EBECRYL® 8501 typically constitutes between 40 and 60% of the final UV curable body putty.
Specifications:
- Appearance: Clear to clouded liquid.
- Color (Gardner): Max. 2.
- Viscosity at 25°C: 30000 - 43000 mPa.s.
- Density at 25°C: 1.10 g/cm³.
- Functionality (theoretical): 3.0.
- Oligomer (% by weight): 85.
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength: 4200 psi (29 MPa).
- Elongation at break: 28%.
- Toughness: 1000 psi (6.9 MPa).
- Young’s modulus: 120000 psi (828 MPa).
Viscosity Reduction:
- Graph I shows viscosity reduction with reactive diluents such as dipropylene glycol diacrylate (DPGDA), 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), and tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA).
Precautions:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on identified hazards, recommended personal protective equipment, and procedures.
- Stability guaranteed for 2 years in original containers.
- Avoid exposure to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Storage and handling should be in appropriate containers (stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined) with adequate ventilation.

EBECRYL® 3700/30 TP

EBECRYL® 3700/30 TP is a bisphenol A epoxy acrylate oligomer diluted with 30% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate (TPGDA). Here are the key details from its technical datasheet:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 3700/30 TP offers fast cure response, low odor, and relatively low viscosity.
- Films cured by UV or EB exhibit high gloss, high surface hardness, flexibility, and superior chemical resistance typical of an epoxy.
Performance Highlights:
- Light color, low odor, low viscosity, fast cure response.
- UV/EB cured products exhibit good chemical resistance, high gloss, and surface hardness.
Suggested Applications:
- Overprint varnishes, paper upgrading, wood fillers.
- Can be applied by various coating methods including lithographic, screen, gravure, roll, and curtain coating.
Typical Values:
- Höppler viscosity at 25°C: ±5700 mPa.s
- Colour (Gardner): Max. 3
- Acid value (mg KOH/g): Max. 0.75
Physical Properties:
- Density: 1.14 g/cm3
- Molecular weight (theoretical): ±500
- Functionality (theoretical): 2
- Polymer solids (% by weight): 70
- TPGDA (% by weight): 30
Viscosity Reduction:
- Can be diluted with reactive monomers such as TPGDA, 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), and trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), which influence properties like hardness and flexibility.
Storage and Handling:
- Avoid temperatures exceeding 40°C and direct sunlight to prevent uncontrollable polymerization.
- Store in appropriate containers (stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined).
- Do not store under an oxygen-free atmosphere.
- Use dry air to displace material removed from the container.
- Shelf life is not more than 2 years.
Precautions:
- Toxicological properties not fully determined; can be eye and skin irritant.
- Take precautions to avoid eye and skin contact and inhalation of aerosols or vapors.
- Refer to Safety Data Sheet for handling procedures and protective equipment.
Statutory Labeling:
- Refer to Safety Data Sheet for statutory labeling information.

ADDITOL® XW 395

ADDITOL® XW 395 is a levelling, wetting, and antifloating agent designed for waterborne paint systems. Here are the key details from its technical datasheet:
Type: Levelling, wetting, and antifloating agent for waterborne paint systems
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.): Active substance, approximately 58%
Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity: 800 - 2000 mPa.s (25 1/s; 23°C)
- pH-Value: 8 - 10 (10%)
- Non-Volatile Matter: 48 - 52% (1 h; 125°C; 1 g)
- Colour/Appearance: Colourless to yellowish, clear to opaque
- Density (Liquids): Approximately 1.00 g/cm³ (20°C)
- Flash Point: Approximately 23°C
Special Properties:
- Enhances surface properties of films and prevents film defects like insufficient wetting and structured surfaces due to impurities.
Suggested Uses:
- Specifically designed for Resydrol paint systems and compatible with other waterborne paint systems.
- Prevents film defects such as craters, pinholes, or poor wetting caused by impurities.
- Can prevent floating of pigments, striation, orange peel, etc., and improves the film surface.
- Does not impair the physical properties of the stoved film and may cause a certain degree of gloss in primers.
Processing:
- Recommended to disperse thoroughly in the resin prior to pigment dispersion or prior to the final adjustment with water to application viscosity.
- If added to finished paint, it should be carefully admixed in diluted form.
Storage:
- Storage stability at temperatures up to 25°C in original containers is at least 730 days.
- Should be stored cool and protected from sunlight. The pH value should be regularly controlled and adjusted with triethylamine if necessary.
Special Indications:
- Does not have unlimited storage stability.
- The pH value should be controlled regularly and adjusted if necessary.
Note: The non-volatile matter content depends on the temperature and period of heating used for the test. It's primarily intended for testing different batches of the same type of product.

SETALUX® 1187 XX-60

SETALUX® 1187 XX-60 is an acrylic polyol with a hydroxyl value of 3.6% (calculated on non-volatiles). Here's an overview of its specifications, technical features, application, and other relevant information:
Solvent Composition:
- Xylene
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 59 - 61%
- Viscosity (23°C at 100 s-1):
  - At 59%: 0.14 - 0.50 Pa.s
  - At 60%: 0.16 - 0.56 Pa.s
  - At 61%: 0.18 - 0.62 Pa.s
- Acid Value: 2.3 - 4.9 mg KOH/g
- Colour APHA (Lico): Max. 50 APHA
- Appearance: Clear and clean
- Density: 1.01 kg/dm3
- Flash Point: 27°C
Technical Features:
- In combination with aliphatic polyisocyanates: excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance, high-medium solids.
- In combination with Vestanat T 1890 S: high solid, high build, good gloss, excellent outdoor durability and light fastness, good mechanical properties.
Application:
- Industrial two-component coatings with excellent flexibility and mechanical properties (in combination with polyisocyanates such as Desmodur N).
- Mixing resin for two-component systems to optimize/improve flexibility.
- Combination with Vestanat 1890 S.
Storage Conditions:
- Keep 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 may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.
Compatibility:
- Indicates compatibility with various materials such as acrylic polyols, short oil alkyd, and other materials like Desmodur and Vestanat, among others.
- Suitable mixing proportions are marked with '+' while combinations not recommended are marked with '-'.
Suppliers:
- Lists suppliers for various materials mentioned in the compatibility section.
Dilutability:
- Provides information on dilutability with different solvents such as xylene, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, acetone, ethanol, and butanol.

BECKOPOX™ EP 2307w/45WAMP

BECKOPOX™ EP 2307w/45WAMP is a high-molecular epoxy resin dispersion in water, primarily designed for formulating stoving enamels with excellent chemical and heat sterilization resistance, as well as good adhesion and corrosion performance. Here's an overview of its key features, specifications, and suggested uses:
Type:
- Type 7 solid epoxy resin dispersion in water.
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.):
- 45% in water/methoxypropanol (45WAMP).
Tentative Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity: 500 - 1500 mPa.s (at 100 1/s and 23°C).
- Epoxy-Equivalent: 3800 - 5000 g/mol.
- Non-Volatile Matter: 43 - 47% (at 125°C for 10 min).
- Hydroxyl Value: 200 mg KOH/g (solid matter content).
- Density: Approximately 1.08 g/cm³ (at 20°C).
- Flash Point: > 95°C (CCCFP).
Special Properties and Uses:
- Suitable for formulating stoving enamels with excellent chemical and heat sterilization resistance.
- Can be used in combination with suitable crosslinkers such as amino or phenolic resins and accelerators.
- Offers good adhesion and corrosion performance.
- Can be crosslinked with (blocked) polyisocyanates under forced drying.
Storage:
- Storage stability in original containers: at least 270 days at temperatures up to 25°C.
- Must be protected from frost; storage under frost-proof conditions is necessary.
- Tends to form a tiny skin due to fast physical drying, so filtration before application is recommended.
Distinguishing Features:
- Possesses a higher molecular weight compared to other products, resulting in better flexibility and hardness.
Safety at Work and Environmental Protection:
- Compliance with rules and regulations established by local authorities when handling and processing epoxy resins and hardeners.
- Material Safety Data Sheet available on request.
Remark:
- Product data and properties may change based on future knowledge and experience with serial production.
- Users are advised to conduct tests to determine the suitability of the product for specific uses and investigate possible violations of industrial property rights. Information provided is not binding and does not guarantee specific product properties.

BECKOPOX™ EP 140

BECKOPOX™ EP 140 is a liquid epoxy resin designed for various applications such as coatings, adhesives, trowelling compounds, casting, laminating compounds, and more. Here's a breakdown of its key features, specifications, compatibility, suggested uses, and storage guidelines:
Type:
- A-liquid epoxy resin.
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.):
- 100% concentration.
Special Properties and Use:
- Standard liquid resin known for coatings with high chemical resistance.
- Suitable for adhesives, trowelling compounds, casting, and laminating compounds.
Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity: 11000 - 15500 mPa.s (at 25 1/s and 23°C).
- Epoxy-Equivalent: 180 - 190 g/mol.
- Iodine Colour Number: ≤ 3.
- Density: Approximately 1.16 g/cm³ (at 20°C).
- Flash Point: > 100°C (Pensky-Martens).
Dilutability:
- Can be diluted with special white spirit, methoxypropyl acetate, xylene, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and more.
Compatibility:
- Compatible with various epoxy resins and other binders depending on the percentage composition.
Suggested Uses and Processing:
- Used in construction for chemical-resistant flooring compounds, sealing and repairing stone and concrete structures, anticorrosion coating systems, trowelling and adhesive systems, electrical industry for castings, impregnations, and composites, and tool- and mould constructions.
- Can be cured at room or elevated temperatures, offering excellent resistance to chemicals, solvents, and moisture.
Storage:
- Recommended storage temperature: up to 25°C.
- Storage stability in original containers: at least 365 days.
- If the resin develops haziness or crystallizes upon storage, it can be restored by warming up to 50 - 70°C for a certain time, preferably with stirring.
- Storage at elevated temperatures (40 - 60°C) is recommended to avoid crystallization effects.
Distinguishing Features:
- Similar in properties to Beckopox EP 116 but shows crystallization tendency at lower temperatures.
Safety at Work and Environmental Protection:
- Observance of local authorities' rules and regulations when handling and processing epoxy resins and hardeners.
- Material Safety Data Sheet available on request.
Production:
- Mention of Novares LA 700 (VFT AG) in production.

SETALUX® 57-1461

SETALUX® 57-1461 is a hydroxyl-functional acrylic polyol designed for use in two-component vehicle refinish clear coats and industrial topcoats. Here's a breakdown of its key features, performance highlights, suggested uses, specifications, and precautions:
Introduction:
- SETALUX 57-1461 is formulated to meet the demands of high-performance clear coats and topcoats, offering fast dry, high build and gloss, good mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and outdoor durability.
- It is characterized by its ability to formulate very low VOC coatings and excellent gloss, DOI (Distinctness of Image), and overall appearance properties.
Type:
- Acrylic polyol.
Form of Delivery (F.O.D.):
- 68% non-volatile in PCTBF/acetone (67/33 pbw).
Product Data:
- Non-Volatile: 68.0 ± 1.0% by weight.
- Viscosity: Y – Z1 Gardner – Holdt.
- Acid value (on n.v.): 10 – 14 mg KOH/g.
- Color: Maximum 50 APHA.
- Appearance: Clean, clear, and free from extraneous matter.
- Density: 9.35 ± 0.10 lbs/gal.
- Non-volatiles, by volume: 65.9%.
- Flash Point: -2°F Setaflash.
- HEW (Hunter E Unit, Whiteness Index) on n.v.: 400.
Performance Highlights:
- Ability to formulate very low VOC coatings.
- Excellent gloss, DOI, and overall appearance properties.
- Fast cure and good pot-life.
- Excellent flow and leveling.
Suggested Uses:
- Two-component clear coats and solid colors for vehicle refinish.
- Two-component industrial topcoats.
Storage:
- Stable for 3 years at temperatures up to 100°F in the original sealed containers.
Curing with Polyisocyanates:
- Provides an equation to calculate the quantity of polyisocyanate needed for crosslinking based on 100% conversion of reactive groups.
Precautions:
- Handle according to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines, ensuring proper personal protective equipment and procedures.
- Store away from high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids to prevent adverse reactions.
- Store and handle in appropriate containers such as stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers.
- Wash thoroughly after handling and keep containers tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation.

EBECRYL® 4397

EBECRYL® 4397 is an undiluted isocyanate-bearing urethane acrylate designed for use in two-component systems for coatings on wood, plastic, and metal. Here's a summary of its features, performance highlights, suggested applications, typical values, compatibility, suggested formulation, and storage instructions:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 4397 is formulated for use in two-component systems to create coatings with specific properties.
- It's particularly suitable for UV and EB curable, two-component polyurethane coatings and as an adhesion promoter in UV and EB curing coatings.
Performance Highlights:
- Provides very good flexibility compared to similar products.
- Suitable for formulations that cure via dual-cure processes, combining UV-induced polymerization and NCO/OH reaction.
- Improves adhesion on critical substrates such as plastic, metal, and exotic woods.
Suggested Applications:
- Can be combined with hydroxyl-bearing resins to formulate coatings that cure via a dual-cure process.
- Suitable as a primer in UV-curing coatings to enhance adhesion on various substrates.
- Offers more flexibility compared to other similar products.
Typical Values:
- Viscosity at 25°C: 11000 ± 4000 mPa.s.
- Color: Maximum 150 APHA.
- NCO content: 6.7 ± 0.5%.
- Density: Approximately 1.10 g/cm³.
Compatibility:
- Can be thinned with standard reactive thinners or solvents, but thinners containing reactive groups may affect pot life and storage stability.
- Compatible solvents include esters, ketones, and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Suggested Formulation:
- Coatings containing EBECRYL® 4397 are typically applied by spraying, curtain coating, or roller coating, followed by UV curing.
- Post-reaction of NCO/OH groups takes place at room temperature or can be forced, enhancing adhesion and overall performance.
Storage and Handling:
- Store in original sealed containers at recommended temperatures (-10 to 35°C).
- Protect from intense radiation, heat, and foreign material.
- Sensitivity to moisture may cause skinning in opened containers.
- Product is guaranteed to meet specifications for 12 months if stored correctly, but testing is recommended after this period.
Statutory Labeling:
- For detailed statutory labeling information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet.

SETALUX® 17-1746

SETALUX® 17-1746 is an acrylic polyol designed for use in two-component coatings systems alongside aliphatic poly-isocyanates. Here's a breakdown of its key features, performance highlights, suggested uses, specifications, and precautions:
Introduction:
- SETALUX 17-1746 is formulated to produce hard, durable coatings with excellent chemical and abrasion resistance when used in combination with aliphatic poly-isocyanates.
- It offers properties like excellent gloss, color retention, and durability, and the addition of a tin catalyst (0.01 – 0.05% based on resin solids) can further enhance film properties.
Type:
- Acrylic polyol.
Form of Delivery (F.O.D.):
- 65% non-volatile in n-butyl acetate.
Product Data:
- Non-Volatile: 65.0 ± 1.0% by weight.
- Viscosity (77°F): Z2 – Z4 Gardner Holdt.
- Acid value: Maximum 2 mg KOH/g.
- Color: Maximum 75 APHA.
- Appearance: Clean, clear, and free from extraneous matter.
- HEW (Hunter E Unit, Whiteness Index): 800.
- Density: 8.55 ± 0.10 lbs./gal.
- Flash Point: 80°F Setaflash.
- Non-volatile by volume: 59.3%.
Performance Highlights:
- Very good chemical and abrasion resistance.
- Excellent gloss and color retention.
- Good outdoor durability.
Suggested Uses:
- Fast drying basecoats and primers for car refinishing.
- Fast drying industrial primers and topcoats.
Storage:
- Stable for 3 years at temperatures up to 100°F in the original sealed containers.
Curing with Polyisocyanates:
- Provides an equation to calculate the quantity of polyisocyanate needed for crosslinking based on 100% conversion of reactive groups.
Precautions:
- Handle according to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) guidelines, ensuring proper personal protective equipment and procedures.
- Store away from high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids to prevent adverse reactions.
- Store and handle in appropriate containers such as stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers.
- Wash thoroughly after handling and keep containers tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation.