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BECKOPOX™ EP 2688/80MEK

BECKOPOX™ EP 2688/80MEK is a solid epoxy resin that is internally flexibilised. It is delivered in a form containing 80% of the resin in methyl ethyl ketone (80MEK). Here are some key details:
Type:
Solid epoxy resin, internally flexibilised
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.):
80% in methyl ethyl ketone (80MEK)
Tentative Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity: Ranges from 3000 to 5000 mPa.s at 25 1/s and 23°C.
- Epoxy-Equivalent: Ranges from 750 to 850 g/mol
- Iodine Colour Number: <= 3
- Colour / Appearance: Colourless to yellowish and clear
- Non-Volatile Matter: Ranges from 78 to 82%
Special Properties and Use:
BECKOPOX EP 2688 is primarily suited for high solids, solvent-based anticorrosion primers, preferably cured with polyamines, polyamidoamines, or amine adducts. It has an OH content of approximately 2.8% on solid resin and can be used in isocyanate-cured systems as well as in stoving systems to improve adhesion and chemical resistance.
Storage:
Storage stability at temperatures up to 25°C, packed in original containers, amounts to at least 365 days.
Safety at Work and Environmental Protection:
When handling and processing epoxy resins and hardeners, it's essential to observe the rules and regulations established by local authorities. A Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request.
Remarks:
The product is intended for trial purposes only, and deviations might occur during transfer into manufacturing on a commercial scale. Future Technical Data Sheets may reflect changes based on scale-up and further experience. Users are encouraged to conduct tests to determine suitability for their specific use and investigate possible violations of industrial property rights.

SETALUX® 1772 VB-70

SETALUX® 1772 VB-70 is a thermosetting hydroxylated acrylic resin primarily used as a clearcoat in wet-on-wet metallic systems for the automotive industry. Here are some key details:
Solvent Composition:
Solvent naphtha / n-butanol (66/34)
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 69 - 71%
- Viscosity: Ranges from 2.4 to 6.5 Pa.s at 23°C and 100 s-1, depending on the non-volatiles content.
- Acid Value: 7.5 - 11.5 mg KOH/g
- Colour APHA (Lico): Maximum 100 APHA
- Appearance: Clear and clean
Typical Properties:
- Density: 1.00 kg/dm3
- Flash Point: 35°C
Technical Features:
Outstanding car-wash resistance.
Application:
Mainly used as a clearcoat in wet-on-wet metallic systems for automotive applications.
Storage Conditions:
Keep the container tightly closed and dry in a cool, well-ventilated place. Avoid exposure to 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.

BECKOPOX™ EP 128

BECKOPOX™ EP 128 is a solvent-free liquid epoxy resin with a non-volatile reactive diluent. Here are the key details:
Type:
A-liquid epoxy resin; reactive diluted.
Special Properties and Use:
- Suitable for chemical-resistant coatings, adhesives, concrete injections, trowelling casting, and laminating compounds.
- Used in hydraulic epoxy mortars (ECC).
Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity: 900 - 1300 mPa.s (at 500 1/s; 23°C).
- Epoxy-Equivalent VLN 305: 190 - 200 g/mol (form of delivery).
- Iodine Colour Number: <= 3.
Dilutability:
Compatible with various solvents such as xylene, methoxypropanol, special white spirit, and methoxypropyl acetate, among others.
Compatibility:
Compatible with various epoxy resins and other binders, as listed in the datasheet.
Suggested Uses and Processing:
- Used in construction for chemical and abrasion-resistant flooring compounds, sealing and repairing stone and concrete structures.
- Anticorrosion/solvent-free coating systems.
- Cold and heat-curing trowelling and adhesive systems.
- Electrical industry applications for castings, impregnations, and composites.
- Preparation of glass-fiber reinforced low-pressure composites and laminated building elements.
Storage:
Stable when stored in original containers at temperatures up to 25°C for at least 365 days.
Distinguishing Features:
- Adjusted viscosity using a reactive diluent.
- Retains the important properties of the basic resin Beckopox EP 140.
- Enhanced extender/pigment-loading capacity, suitable for highly filled systems.
Safety at Work and Environmental Protection:
Follow rules and regulations established by local authorities when handling and processing epoxy resins and hardeners. Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request.
Overall, BECKOPOX™ EP 128 offers versatility and durability, making it suitable for a range of applications in various industries.

ADDITOL® XL 123 N

ADDITOL® XL 123 N is a flow agent and defoamer primarily used in solventborne coating systems for air drying and stoving applications. Here are the key details:
Type:
Flow agent and defoamer based on a modified silicone oil.
Form of Delivery:
Active substance, approximately 50%.
Appearance:
Light yellow, clear, low viscous liquid.
Special Properties:
- Additive in Coating Systems: Increases slip, crack, and scratch resistance while improving flow.
- Foam Breaking Effect: Prevents the formation of stable foam during manufacture and application of coatings without affecting recoatability.
- Prevention of Pigment Flooding: Helps to maintain pigment dispersion within coatings.
Suggested Uses:
- Suitable for radiation curing systems.
- Effective in preventing foam formation during various coating applications such as dipping, curtain coating, and airless spraying.
- Particularly useful in two-component polyurethane coatings based on acrylate and alkyd resins and in stoving alkyd/melamine systems.
Processing:
- Can be added to the ready-to-apply paint.
- For optimal defoaming, it's beneficial to add Additol XL 123 N at the beginning of paint manufacture.
- Recommended usage amounts range between 0.05 - 0.5% calculated on the total paint.
Storage:
Stable when stored in original containers at temperatures up to 25°C for at least 730 days.
Distinguishing Features:
- Replaces Additol XL 123.
- Offers a stronger defoaming effect in critical systems compared to Additol XL 122 due to its organic modification.
ADDITOL® XL 123 N helps maintain the quality and performance of solventborne coating systems by preventing foam formation, improving flow, and enhancing resistance properties.

EBECRYL® 1885

EBECRYL® 1885 is an undiluted polyesteracrylate resin designed for use in UV or electron beam (EB) cured coatings. Here's a summary of its key features, specifications, and applications:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 1885 is an undiluted polyesteracrylate resin that cures to form films with high flexibility and excellent abrasion resistance when exposed to UV or EB light.
- It is particularly recommended for applications in parquet floor and furniture coatings.
Performance Highlights:
- Medium viscosity.
- UV/EB cured products based on EBECRYL® 1885 exhibit excellent abrasion resistance, high flexibility, and good reactivity.
- Final product properties depend on the selection of other formulation components.
Suggested Applications:
- Can be applied by direct or reverse roll coating methods.
- Recommended for use in:
  - Parquet floor applications
  - Furniture coatings
  - Plastic coatings
  - Resilient flooring
Typical Values:
- Dynamic viscosity at 25°C: ± 34000 mPa.s
- Gardner color max: 5
- Acid value max: 25 mg KOH/g
Physical Properties:
- Density: 1.19 g/cm3
- Polymer solids: 100% by weight
- Functionality: 3
- Theoretical molecular weight: 1350
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength: 3.5 MPa
- Tensile elongation: 22%
- Young's Modulus: 18.3 MPa
- Glass transition temperature: 21°C
Viscosity Reduction:
- Can be diluted with reactive monomers such as TMPTA, OTA 480, TPGDA, HDDA, and ODA, which are produced by allnex.
- Choice of reactive diluent influences properties such as hardness and flexibility.
Storage and Handling:
- Avoid exposure to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or direct sunlight to prevent uncontrollable polymerization.
- Store in suitable containers and avoid storing under an oxygen-free atmosphere.
- Shelf life is not recommended for more than 2 years.
Precautions:
- Toxicological properties not fully determined; expected to be eye and skin irritant with potential for sensitization or allergic responses.
- Follow appropriate handling procedures and protective equipment as outlined in the Safety Data Sheet.
EBECRYL® 1885 offers versatility and performance in UV/EB cured coatings, particularly suited for applications requiring high flexibility and abrasion resistance, such as parquet floors and furniture coatings.

BECKOPOX™ EP 309/50MPAC

BECKOPOX™ EP 309/50MPAC is a solid epoxy resin delivered in methoxypropyl acetate (50MPAC). Here's a breakdown of its key features, specifications, and uses:
Type:
- Solid epoxy resin
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.):
- 50% in methoxypropyl acetate (50MPAC)
Product Data (Determined per batch):
- Dynamic Viscosity: 7000 - 12000 mPa.s
- Epoxy-Equivalent VLN 305 (form of delivery): 4800 - 7000 g/mol
- Epoxy-Equivalent VLN 305 (non-volatile matter): 2400 - 3500 g/mol
- Iodine Colour Number: <= 5
- Non-Volatile Matter: 48 - 52%
Special Properties and Use:
- BECKOPOX EP 309 is a high-molecular unmodified epoxy resin mainly used in combination with phenolic resins for stoving systems, such as can coatings.
- It yields high-deformable coatings with excellent resistance against chemicals and foodstuff.
- Suitable for crosslinking with polyisocyanates, producing ambient temperature curing coatings with very high solvent-resistance.
Storage:
- At temperatures up to 25°C, storage stability packed in original containers amounts to at least 365 days.
Distinguishing Features:
- The delivery form BECKOPOX EP 309/50MAPC allows direct use without complicated dilution processes required with the solid resin.
- Similar properties to BECKOPOX EP 307 but with higher flexibility of cured films and lower solid content in coating formulations.
Safety at Work and Environmental Protection:
- When handling and processing epoxy resins and hardeners, observe the rules and regulations established by local authorities. A Material Safety Data Sheet is available on request.
BECKOPOX™ EP 309/50MPAC offers versatility in applications requiring high-performance epoxy resins, particularly in stoving systems and can coatings, providing excellent resistance and flexibility in cured films.

ACURE™ 510-100

ACURE™ 510-100 is a malonate functional polyester resin designed for use as a donor resin in ACURE systems. Here's a breakdown of its key features, specifications, and typical properties:
Introduction:
- ACURE™ 510-100 is a malonate functional polyester resin with a CH equivalent weight of 210 g/eq (calculated on as-supplied product).
- It is used as a donor resin in ACURE systems.
Solvent Composition:
- Butyl acetate
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 84 - 86%
- Viscosity: 4.0 - 10 Pa.s
- Acid value (as such): max. 0.7 mg KOH/g
- Colour APHA (Lico): max. 200 APHA
- Appearance: Clear, free of extraneous matter
Typical Properties:
- Density: 1.11 kg/dm3
- Flash point: 39°C
Remarks:
- Contains approximately 1.5% malonate functional reactive diluent.
- When determining the solids content of an ACURE based paint, the reactive species will generate a small increase (1-2%) in the solids content of the actual cured paint.
Technical Features:
- Suitable for extremely fast drying topcoats in marine and protective applications.
- Offers excellent hardness development, outdoor durability, high cross-link densities, and outstanding chemical resistance.
- ACURE paints exhibit extremely fast dry times, long pot lives, and tuneable open times.
Application:
- Topcoat for industrial applications
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 365 days from the date of manufacturing, but may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.
ACURE™ 510-100 offers fast-drying, high-performance characteristics suitable for industrial topcoat applications requiring excellent hardness, durability, and chemical resistance.

EBECRYL® 3703

EBECRYL® 3703 is an amine-modified bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate designed for fast curing via exposure to ultraviolet light (UV). Here's an overview of its key features, properties, and suggested applications:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 3703 is an epoxy diacrylate with amine modification, offering exceptionally fast cure via UV exposure.
- Films cured by UV or electron beam (EB) exhibit good flexibility, high gloss, and excellent chemical resistance. The amine modification enhances adhesion to plastics.
Performance Highlights:
- Characterized by fast UV cure response.
- UV/EB cured products based on EBECRYL® 3703 demonstrate good chemical resistance, flexibility, abrasion resistance, high gloss, and enhanced adhesion to plastics.
Suggested Applications:
- Suitable for various applications including clear coatings for paper, topcoats for wood, and lithographic ink vehicles.
- Can be applied by various coating methods such as lithographic, screen, gravure, direct or reverse roll, and curtain coating.
Viscosity Reductions:
- Can be diluted with reactive diluents such as 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), and tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA).
- Viscosity reduction with reactive diluents is preferred to avoid solvent emissions.
Physical Properties:
- Acid value, mg KOH/g: max. 5
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Color, Gardner: max. 5
- Viscosity, 65.5°C, mPa·s: 2000 - 2800
- Density, g/cm³: 1.17
- Dynamic viscosity, MCR, 60°C, mPa·s: 3500 - 4750
- Functionality, theoretical: 2
- Molecular weight, theoretical: 850
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength: 5900 psi (41 MPa)
- Elongation at break: 47%
- Glass transition temperature: 57°C
Storage and Handling:
- Avoid exposure to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Store and handle in appropriate containers such as stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers.
- Avoid storing under an oxygen-free atmosphere and use dry air to displace material removed from the container.
- Keep container tightly closed and use with adequate ventilation.
EBECRYL® 3703 offers rapid curing and excellent performance properties, making it suitable for various coating applications requiring fast UV cure response and high performance characteristics.

EBECRYL® 780

EBECRYL® 780 is a diluted acid functional resin with unique properties suitable for various coating applications. Here's an overview of its key features and properties:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 780 is a specialty oligomer that combines high (meth)acrylate and acid functionality into a single molecule, providing a unique combination of reactivity and advanced adhesion properties upon cure.
Performance Highlights:
- Coatings based on EBECRYL® 780 exhibit good adhesion on metal, vacuum metallized, and glass substrates.
- They demonstrate excellent hardness, becoming tack-free after physical drying.
- These coatings provide good boiling water resistance and are free from tin (Sn).
Suggested Applications:
- EBECRYL® 780 is recommended for use in spray formulation in combination with other UV curable materials such as monomers or oligomers.
- It is particularly suitable for vacuum metallization topcoat applications in vacuum metallized cosmetic and filmic applications.
Physical Properties:
- C&P viscosity at 25°C: ± 15000 mPa.s
- Density: 1.12 g/cm³
- Color, Gardner: max. 5
- Acid value: ± 140 mg KOH/g
- Functionality, theoretical: 8
- Oligomer content, % by weight: 70
- 2-methoxy-1-propanol content, % by weight: 30
Typical Cured Properties:
- Young’s modulus: 2270 MPa
- Tensile strength: 3.4 MPa
- Tensile elongation: 0.2%
- Glass transition temperature: 140°C
Storage and Handling:
- Avoid exposing radiation-curable products to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or direct sunlight, as this may cause uncontrollable polymerization.
- Store and handle EBECRYL® 780 in appropriate containers such as stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers.
- Use dry air to displace material removed from the container.
- Do not store this material under an oxygen-free atmosphere, and it should not be stored for more than 2 years.
Precautions:
- The toxicological properties of EBECRYL® 780 have not been fully determined. It can be expected to be an eye and skin irritant and has the potential to cause sensitization or other allergic responses.
- Appropriate precautions should be taken to avoid eye and skin contact as well as inhalation of aerosols or vapors. Consult the relevant Safety Data Sheet for appropriate handling procedures and protective equipment.
EBECRYL® 780 offers a versatile solution for coatings with its unique combination of properties, making it suitable for various demanding applications.

SETALUX® 17-1610

SETALUX® 17-1610 is a hydroxy functional acrylic resin primarily used in two-component systems with aliphatic isocyanate resins. Here's an overview of its key features and properties:
Introduction:
- SETALUX® 17-1610 is designed for use in ambient curing high-performance coatings when combined with aliphatic isocyanate resins.
- It exhibits excellent resistance to salt spray, water soak, humidity, and has excellent exterior durability based on accelerated weathering tests.
- Supplied in a non-Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAPs) containing solvent.
Type:
- Acrylic polyol
Form of Delivery (F.O.D.):
- 50.0% non-volatile in PCBTF (solvent)
Product Data:
- Non-Volatile: 50.0 ± 1.0%
- Viscosity (77°F): Z3 – Z5 Gardner Holdt
- Acid value, on non-volatile: 10 ± 2 mg KOH/g
- Color: 120 APHA maximum
- Appearance: Clean, clear, and free from extraneous matter
- Density: 10.30 ± 0.10 lb./gal
- Flash Point: 109°F Setaflash
- Non-volatile, by volume: 53.9%
- Reduced viscosity: T – W Gardner – Holdt @ 40% non-volatile in PCBTF
Performance Highlights:
- Supplied in a non-HAPs solvent.
- Exhibits excellent application properties.
- Demonstrates good outdoor durability, flexibility, and chemical resistance properties.
Suggested Uses:
- Industrial high-performance coatings for wood, metal, or plastics.
- Industrial topcoats for transportation, chemical maintenance, or construction equipment.
- Industrial topcoats and spot repair clearcoats for Car Refinishes.
Storage:
- Stable for 3 years at temperatures up to 100°F in the original sealed containers.
Curing with Polyisocyanates:
- Calculation of the quantity of polyisocyanate needed for crosslinking is provided based on 100% conversion of reactive groups.
Precautions:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on identified hazards, recommended personal protective equipment, and procedures.
- Avoid exposure to high-temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Handle with appropriate ventilation and keep containers tightly closed.
SETALUX® 17-1610 is a versatile acrylic resin suitable for various high-performance coating applications, offering excellent durability and application properties when formulated with appropriate components.