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UVEKOL® S

UVEKOL® S is a one-component acrylic resin used for the lamination of glass systems. Here's a summary of its key features and uses:
Introduction:
- UVEKOL® S is cured under UV light for 20 minutes and is primarily used for producing glass laminates with excellent impact resistance.
Physical Properties:
- Refractive Index: 1.4475 at 25°C
- Colour: Alpha < 50
- Viscosity: 120 - 190 mPa.s at 25°C (Höppler)
- Density: 1.001 g/cm³
- Shore A hardness after cure: 68 at 21°C
Application Procedure:
- The lamination process is simple and requires no heating or pressure.
- Glass panes are cleaned and joined together with a double-sided adhesive tape, leaving a small opening.
- UVEKOL® S is pumped into the cavity between the panes and then cured in a UV oven for 20 minutes.
Special Approvals:
- Certified as an interlayer for hurricane-resistant glass by Dade County Florida, under NOA# 99-0302.04 and NOA# 02-0429.06.
- Received Avis Technique 6/97-1138 certification in France in September 1997.
Properties of UVEKOL® S Based Glass Laminates:
- Offers excellent impact resistance and is optimized for safety and security glazing applications.
- Meets various safety and security standards including ANSI, EN 356, and NF P 92-501.
- Provides flame resistance (M1 category), acoustic performance, and stability against heat, UV light, and humidity.
Accelerated Ageing of UVEKOL® S Based Glass Laminates:
- Shows excellent stability against heat, UV light, and humidity during accelerated ageing tests.
- Passed tests for heat ageing, temperature changes, UV irradiation, and natural ageing in sub-tropical conditions.
Precautions, Packaging, Storage, and Handling:
- UVEKOL® S is available in drums of 180 kg net weight and Schutz containers of 1000 kg net weight.
- Flash point: 14°C
- Should be stored in a dry place, away from heat sources, at a temperature of 15 to 30°C.
- Shelf life: 6 months from the date of manufacture.
Quality Certification:
- Manufacturing is certified ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
UVEKOL® S provides a reliable solution for producing glass laminates with exceptional impact resistance and meeting various safety and security standards.

ADDITOL® XW 372 N

ADDITOL® XW 372 N is a high-efficiency defoamer designed for waterborne dispersions, particularly for interior and exterior emulsion paints. Here's a summary of its key features and uses:
Type:
- High-efficiency defoamer for waterborne dispersions.
Special Properties:
- Low foam processing of products.
- Stable against increased shear stress.
- Alkali-resistant up to pH = 13.
- Outstanding effectiveness at low amounts of addition.
Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity: 50 - 250 mPa.s (measured at 100 1/s and 23 °C)
- Color/Appearance: Pale yellow, cloudy
- Density: Approximately 0.88 g/cm³ (at 20 °C)
- Flash Point: > 100 °C
Suggested Uses:
- Developed for dispersions based on polyvinyl acetate, PVC acrylates, and their copolymers.
- Suitable for medium to low viscosity products requiring defoaming or low foam, such as dispersions, emulsion paints, and high gloss paints for interior and exterior use.
Processing:
- Should be added in the mill batch for regular and optimum distribution in the system.
- Foam formation is prevented during the application of high shear rates.
- Can be added at any stage of preparation.
- Recommended dosage: 0.1 - 0.5% based on finished paint, with a division of the amount between the mill batch and the paint.
Storage:
- Storage stability at temperatures up to 25 °C in original containers is at least 365 days.
- Phase separation is possible but can be eliminated by shaking up.
Distinguishing Features:
- Replaces Additol XW 372.
- If FDA approval is required, Additol VXW 6381 should be used.
ADDITOL® XW 372 N offers effective deaeration in unpigmented and pigmented systems, allowing for optimum milling conditions and shorter mill time. It retains its effectiveness even with long-term storage and can be used in various waterborne coating systems.

EBECRYL® 812

EBECRYL® 812 is a polyester acrylate designed for ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) curing. Here's an overview:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 812 is a UV/EB curable polyester acrylate with low viscosity and excellent color development properties, making it suitable for high pigment content, low viscosity flexo inks.
- It offers rapid cure response and excellent adhesion to various substrates common to flexo printing.
Performance Highlights:
- Suitable for producing color concentrates via 3-roll mill.
- Produces strong, clean, and transparent color when pigmented.
- Exhibits excellent adhesion to substrates such as polystyrene (PS), biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), styrene butadiene styrene (SBS), and smooth, high gloss, and cast-coated paper stock.
Suggested Applications:
- Recommended as a pigment grind vehicle for flexographic inks.
- Useful in the narrow web tag and label market as well as the mid-web folding carton market.
Specifications:
- Acid value, mg KOH/g: Maximum 9
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Color, Gardner: Maximum 3
- Viscosity, 60°C, mPa.s: 280 - 390
Typical Properties:
- Density, g/cm³ at 25°C: 1.14
- Flash point, °C (estimated): > 100
- Functionality, theoretical: 3.5
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength, psi (MPa): 1740 (12)
- Elongation at break, %: 0.5
- Young’s modulus, psi (MPa): 330700 (2280)
- Glass transition temperature, °C: 134
Precautions:
- Before use, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on identified hazards and recommended personal protective equipment and procedures.
- Store EBECRYL® 812 in appropriate conditions to prevent uncontrollable polymerization and heat generation.
- Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage and Handling:
- Avoid exposure to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Store in suitable containers and avoid procedures that remove or displace oxygen from the material.
- Recommended storage temperature range is available in the SDS.
EBECRYL® 812 is a versatile material suitable for various printing applications, offering fast curing and excellent adhesion properties.

CYCAT® 296-9 Catalyst

CYCAT® 296-9 is an acid catalyst primarily used to accelerate the cure of CYMEL® amino resins at normal baking temperatures and to allow the cure of clear finishes and enamels within relatively low temperature ranges. Here's an overview:
Type: Acid catalyst
Physical/Certified Properties:
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Acid number, solution: 360 - 385
- Color, Gardner: Maximum 1
Typical Properties:
- Active content: 50%
- Density: Approximately 8.7 lb/gal
- Specific Gravity at 77°F (25°C): Approximately 1.044
Product Description:
- CYCAT® 296-9 is an acid catalyst dissolved in isobutanol designed for curing CYMEL® amino resins.
Principal Uses:
- Effective in accelerating the cure of finishes containing partially alkylated amino resins with hydroxy functional resins like short oil alkyds, polyester resins, and some acrylic resins.
- Allows curing on short schedules of 200°F (93.3°C) with melamine resins such as CYMEL® 325, CYMEL® 370, or CYMEL® 248-8 resins using 2 to 2.5 % CYCAT® 296-9 catalyst on total binder solids.
Formulation Suggestions:
- Maintain excellent package stability by using the minimum concentration of the catalyst required for the desired cure acceleration.
- Utilize higher levels of primary alcohols than usual in uncatalyzed systems, with alcohol levels comprising at least 20% to 30% of total solvent.
- Calculate catalyst level based on total resin content.
Applications:
- Coatings containing CYCAT® 296-9 can be cured on low-temperature bake schedules to achieve the same hardness as similar uncatalyzed systems requiring higher temperatures.
- Check corrosion resistance properties, as finishes with high levels of catalyst may have reduced resistance.
- Ensure compatibility with pigments, as CYCAT® 296-9 may react with certain basic type pigments such as zinc oxide or calcium carbonate.
Storage:
- Maintain storage stability by storing at temperatures up to 90°F (32°C) in original unopened containers, with a shelf life of at least 1080 days.
- Expiration date may be extended after quality control testing of retained samples, only for material in allnex possession.
Safety and Handling:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for safety, health, and environmental information provided by allnex.

CYMEL® U-227-8 Resin

CYMEL® U-227-8 is a general-purpose n-butylated urea resin known for its fast curing speed and excellent enamel stability in pigmented systems. Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Product Description:
- CYMEL® U-227-8 resin is recommended for use in epoxy/urea metal primers, metal decorating, drum and dipping enamels, and as a pigment grinding vehicle.
- Supplied in a mixture of n-butanol and xylene.
Benefits:
- Very fast reaction speed
- Adhesion to metal substrates
- High flexibility
Application Areas:
- General industrial bake finishes
- Primer formulations
- Dipping enamels
Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Clear Liquid
- Non-volatile by wt.: 49 – 55%
- Viscosity: 1700-4500 mPa∙s at 23°C
- Free formaldehyde: < 1.0%
- Color: ≤ 50 APHA
Solubility:
- Soluble in alcohols, esters, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, and partially soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons. Insoluble in water.
Compatibility:
- Compatible with acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, and polyester resins.
Backbone Polymer Selection:
- Contains butoxymethyl and methylol functionalities, making it effective for crosslinking agents in backbone polymers containing hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amide functionality.
Catalysis:
- May not require the addition of an acid catalyst in many instances due to the acidity of other formulation components.
- If catalyst addition is needed, CYCAT® 4040 catalyst or CYCAT® 296-6 catalyst is recommended.
Formulation Stability:
- Enhanced by the addition of alcohols or tertiary amines.
- Recommended alcohols: Low molecular weight primary alcohols such as ethanol and n-butanol.
- Recommended amines: TEA or DMEA at a concentration of 0.5 - 1.0% on total binder solids.
Storage Stability:
- Shelf life of 1440 days from the date of manufacture when stored at temperatures below 32°C.
- Low temperatures may increase viscosity, which can be reversed by gentle warming. Avoid excessive localized heating to prevent irreversible viscosity increase.

ADDITOL® VXW 6386

ADDITOL® VXW 6386 is a defoamer used in waterborne systems, particularly in high-quality coatings where conventional mineral-oil or silicon-based defoamers may negatively affect surface quality. Here are the key details about it:
Type:
- Defoamer based on special hydrocarbons, without the addition of silicon.
Form of Delivery (f.o.d.):
- Active substance: Approximately 100%.
Product Data:
- Dynamic Viscosity (23°C, 100 1/s): < 20 mPa.s
- Colour / Appearance: Whitish color, cloudy appearance.
- Density (20°C): Approximately 0.76 g/cm³
- Flash Point: Approximately 63°C (Pensky-Martens)
Special Properties:
- Easy emulsifiable defoamer suitable for high-quality waterborne systems.
- Provides improved surface quality of the film, reducing issues like orange peel and craters.
- Can lead to higher cissing-free film thickness in forced and stoving drying paints.
Suggested Uses:
- Qualified for various waterborne systems including stoving enamel based on alkyd- or acrylic-melamine resin, 2-component acrylic-isocyanate paints, paints based on water-dilutable alkyd resin, gloss, and semi-gloss dispersion paint.
Processing:
- Must be homogenized before use due to sedimentation.
- Can be added at any stage of coatings.
- Recommended quantity to be added: 0.5 - 1.5% on paint.
- Can be combined with Additol XW 395 for increased effectiveness against micro-foam.
Storage:
- Stable for at least 365 days when stored at temperatures up to 25°C in original containers.
- Phase separation or sedimentation may occur but can be remedied by shaking or agitation.
- Does not freeze at subzero temperatures, but becomes more viscous without affecting its effectiveness.
ADDITOL® VXW 6386 is designed to improve the foam control and surface quality of waterborne coatings, especially in systems where conventional defoamers may pose challenges to film formation.

EBECRYL® 5850

EBECRYL® 5850 is a high-performing medium viscosity bio-based diacrylate used in coatings and inks that are cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) energy. Here are the key details about it:
Introduction:
- It is a high performing medium viscosity bio-based diacrylate.
- Coatings and inks based on EBECRYL® 5850 display high reactivity with good hardness and scratch resistance when properly formulated.
Performance Highlights:
- Medium viscosity
- High reactivity
- Excellent balance of hardness and flexibility
- High glass transition temperature (Tg)
- High renewable content (56%)
- Especially effective in UV LED formulations
Suggested Applications:
- BPA-free overprint varnishes and coatings
- UV LED curable overprint varnishes (OPVs) and inks
- Wood coatings
- Ink binders
- It may be applied by flexography, screen, gravure, and direct or reverse roll coating methods.
Specifications:
- Acid value: Max. 10 mg KOH/g
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Color, Gardner: < 6
- Viscosity, 25°C: 4000 - 8000 mPa.s
Typical Properties:
- Density, g/cm³ at 21.5°C: 1.28
- Functionality, theoretical: 2
- Resin solids, %: 100
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength: 3625 psi (25 MPa)
- Elongation at break: 1%
- Young’s modulus: 420500 psi (2900 MPa)
- Glass transition temperature (Tg): 115°C
Precautions:
- Users should consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on hazards, recommended personal protective equipment, and procedures before using EBECRYL® 5850.
- Storage and handling should be done with care to avoid exposure to high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
Storage and Handling:
- Recommended storage temperature range is provided in the SDS.
- Storage and handling should be in suitable containers and environments to prevent uncontrollable polymerization and ensure product stability.
EBECRYL® 5850 offers a sustainable and high-performance option for various coating and ink applications, especially those requiring UV or EB curing.

SETAQUA® 6801

SETAQUA® 6801 is an acrylic copolymer dispersion designed primarily for use in metallic and solid color water-borne basecoats for the automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) industry and vehicle refinish. Here are the key details about it:
Product Description:
- An acrylic copolymer dispersion.
Solvent Composition:
- Demineralized water
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 22 - 26%
- Viscosity flowcurve C&P (23°C, 1 s-1): 15 - 30 Pa.s
- Viscosity flowcurve C&P (23°C, 500s-1): 0.18 - 0.26 Pa.s
- Acid value (as such): 3.5 - 5.2 mg KOH/g
- Particle size: 180 - 280 nm
Typical Properties:
- Density: 1.02 kg/dm3
Technical Features:
- Pseudo-plastic after neutralization, good aluminum orientation, good atomization, insoluble in organic solvents, excellent stability.
Application:
- Metallic and solid color water-borne basecoats for the automotive OEM industry and vehicle refinish.
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 180 days from the date of manufacturing, but it may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.

SETAQUA® 6510

SETAQUA® 6510 is an acrylic polyol emulsion designed for use in two-component water-borne polyurethane paint systems. Here are the key details about it:
Product Description:
- An acrylic polyol emulsion with 4.2% OH (calculated on non-volatiles).
Solvent Composition:
- Demineralized water / butyl glycol (96/4)
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 41 - 43%
- Viscosity (23°C at 100 s-1): 0.10 - 1.0 Pa.s
- Acid value (as such): 7.8 - 9.9 mg KOH/g
- pH: 7.5 - 8.5
Typical Properties:
- Mechanical stability: OK
- Density: 1.05 kg/dm3
- Flash point: min. 65°C
Technical Features:
- Suitable for durable, abrasion- and chemical-resistant two-component water-borne polyurethane paint systems.
Application:
- Industrial two-component water-borne varnishes and topcoats for drying at room temperature as well as drying at elevated temperatures.
- Water-borne two-component paint systems where a low co-solvent level is required.
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 180 days from the date of manufacturing, but it may be extended based upon retesting by allnex Quality Control.

EBECRYL® 3500

EBECRYL® 3500 is a modified bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate used primarily in wood coating applications. Here are the key details about it:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 3500 is a modified bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate known for its relatively low viscosity, making it suitable for various coating applications on wood and plastics. When cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB), it exhibits good flexibility, high gloss, toughness, adhesion, and superior chemical resistance.
Performance Highlights:
- Relatively low viscosity
- Good UV/EB cure response
- Good flexibility
- High gloss
- Toughness
- Good chemical resistance
- Excellent adhesion to most types of wood and many plastics
Suggested Applications:
- Wood topcoats and sealers
- Clear coatings for paper, flexible, and rigid plastics
- Metal decorating varnishes
- Adhesives for paper or film lamination
- Lithographic and screen ink vehicles
Specifications:
- Acid value, mg KOH/g max.: 5
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Color, Gardner max.: 5
- Viscosity, 60°C, mPa.s: 900 - 1500
Typical Physical Properties:
- Density, g/cm³ at 25°C: 1.18
- Functionality, theoretical: 2
- Oligomer, % by weight: > 95
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength, psi (MPa): 6500 (45)
- Elongation at break, %: 43
- Glass transition temperature, °C: 35
Viscosity Reduction:
- Graph I shows the viscosity reduction of EBECRYL® 3500 with various reactive diluents, such as 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), and tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA).
Precautions:
- Before using EBECRYL® 3500, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on identified hazards, recommended personal protective equipment, and procedures.
- Store and handle the product away from high-temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids. Use adequate ventilation and keep the container tightly closed.
Overall, EBECRYL® 3500 offers a versatile solution for various coating applications, especially in wood finishing, providing excellent performance properties and ease of use.