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CYMEL® 1158 Resin

CYMEL® 1158 is an n-butylated, high imino melamine crosslinker used in coating formulations. Here are the key details about it:
Product Description:
- CYMEL® 1158 resin is a high imino melamine crosslinker with n-butylated characteristics. It combines the excellent compatibility of a conventional butylated melamine resin with the fast, low-temperature cure response of CYMEL® 325 resin.
Benefits:
- Fast cure response
- Substrate wetting
- Low formaldehyde release upon cure
- Humidity and salt spray resistance
Application Areas:
- Automotive coating formulations
- General industrial coatings
Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Clear Liquid
- Non-volatile by wt.: 78-82%
- Viscosity, 23°C: 4000 – 7000 mPa·s
- Free formaldehyde: < 0.5%
- Color, APHA: ≤ 70
Solubility:
- Alcohols: Complete
- Esters: Complete
- Ketones: Complete
- Aromatic hydrocarbons: Complete
- Aliphatic hydrocarbons: Partial
- Water: Insoluble
Compatibility:
- Acrylic resins: Very good
- Alkyd resins: Very good
- Polyester resins: Very good
- Epoxy resins: Very good
Backbone Polymer Selection:
- CYMEL® 1158 resin is effective for backbone polymer resins containing hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amide functional groups, such as alkyd, polyester, or acrylic resins.
Catalysis:
- CYMEL® 1158 resin may not require additional acid catalysts in the formulation due to the acidity of the backbone polymer. However, if needed, CYCAT® 296-9 catalyst can be added at 0.5 - 1.0% based on total resin solids.
Formulation Stability:
- Stability of solvent-borne systems containing CYMEL® 1158 resin can be enhanced by adding primary alcohols, amines, or a combination of these.
Storage Stability:
- Shelf life: 720 days from the date of manufacture when stored below 32°C. Excessive local heat should be avoided to prevent irreversible viscosity increase.
Overall, CYMEL® 1158 resin offers fast curing, substrate wetting, and resistance to environmental factors like humidity and salt spray, making it suitable for various coating applications in automotive and general industrial sectors.

EBECRYL® 3701

EBECRYL® 3701 is a modified bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate. Here are some key details about it:
Product Description:
- EBECRYL® 3701 is a modified bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate that imparts flexibility and toughness to UV or EB cured coatings and inks while maintaining fast cure response and superior chemical resistance typical of standard epoxy acrylates.
Performance Highlights:
- Good UV/EB cure response.
- Greater flexibility and impact resistance compared to standard bisphenol A epoxy acrylates.
- Superior chemical resistance.
- Good abrasion resistance.
- High gloss.
Suggested Applications:
- Clear coatings for paper, wood, and rigid plastic.
- Adhesives for paper and film lamination.
- Lithographic, screen, and flexographic ink vehicles.
Specifications:
- Acid value, mg KOH/g max: 5
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Color, Gardner max: 6
- Epoxy content, % max: 0.43
- Viscosity, 65.5°C, mPa.s: 3300 - 5000
Typical Physical Properties:
- Density, g/cm³ at 25°C: 1.19
- Functionality, theoretical: 2
- Oligomer, % by weight: > 95
Typical Cured Properties:
- Tensile strength, psi (MPa): 11400 (77)
- Elongation at break, %: 7
- Glass transition temperature, °C: 52
Precautions:
- Avoid exposure to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Storage and handling should be in stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers.
- Use dry air to displace material removed from the container.
- Keep container tightly closed and use with adequate ventilation.
Overall, EBECRYL® 3701 is a versatile material suitable for various applications requiring UV or EB cured coatings and inks with enhanced flexibility, impact resistance, and chemical resistance.

SETALUX® D A XP 2588

SETALUX® D A XP 2588 is a hydroxyl-functional acrylic polyol used as a co-reactant with hexamethylene diisocyanate-based polyisocyanates to formulate air-and force-dry two-component polyurethane coatings. Here are some key details about SETALUX® D A XP 2588:
Product Description:
- Hydroxyl-functional acrylic polyol.
- Forms two-component polyurethane coatings when combined with hexamethylene diisocyanate-based polyisocyanates.
- Produces cured paint films that are hard, tough yet flexible, glossy, and high-bodied with good resistance to solvents and gasoline.
Type:
- Acrylic polyol
Form of Delivery (F.O.D):
- 70% non-volatile in n-butyl acetate
Product Data:
- Non-Volatile, by wt.: 70.0 ± 2.0%
- Viscosity (23°C): 2500 ± 1000 mPa.s
- Acid value, as such: 7 ± 1.5 mg KOH/g
- Color: 50 maximum Hazen
- Hydroxyl content, as supplied: 2.0 – 2.4%
- Density 20°C: 8.60 lbs/gal
- Flash Point: 23°C
- Non-volatile, by vol: 64.9%
- Water content: ≤0.1%
Performance Highlights:
- Good light stability, chalking resistance, and gloss retention.
- Produces hard, tough yet flexible paint films.
- Exhibits good chemical resistance.
Suggested Uses:
- Suitable for 2K polyurethane coatings used in automotive refinish and general industrial coatings.
Curing with Polyisocyanates:
- The quantity of polyisocyanate needed for crosslinking can be calculated based on the reactive groups.
Storage:
- Stable for 3 years at temperatures up to 100°F when stored in the original sealed containers.
- Avoid exposure to high temperatures, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids.
- Store and handle in stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers.
- Wash thoroughly after handling.
- Keep container tightly closed and use with adequate ventilation.
Precautions:
- Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on identified hazards, recommended personal protective equipment, and procedures.

CYMEL® 1168 Resin

CYMEL® 1168 is a highly monomeric, methylated/iso-butylated melamine crosslinker with a high degree of alkylation. It is primarily used in the formulation of coatings, particularly in automotive topcoats, general metal finishes, and coil coatings. Below are some key details about CYMEL® 1168:
Product Description:
- Highly monomeric melamine crosslinker with a high degree of alkylation.
- Allows for the formulation of high solids coatings with excellent appearance, recoat adhesion, and flexibility.
- Shows excellent compatibility with water-soluble backbone polymers and provides good stability in amine-stabilized waterborne formulations.
Benefits:
- Improves film appearance.
- Enhances adhesion and intercoat adhesion.
Application Areas:
- Automotive topcoat formulations.
- High solids primer formulations.
Physical Properties:
- Appearance: Clear Liquid
- Non-volatile by weight: ≥ 98%
- Viscosity at 25°C: 2400-3800 mPa·s
- Free formaldehyde: < 0.1%
- Color, APHA: ≤ 40
Solubility:
- Soluble in alcohols, esters, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons.
- Partially soluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons.
- Insoluble in water.
Compatibility:
- Shows very good compatibility with acrylic, alkyd, polyester, and epoxy resins.
Backbone Polymer Selection:
- Effective crosslinker for backbone polymer resins containing hydroxyl, carboxyl, or amide functional groups, such as alkyd, polyester, or acrylic resins.
Catalysis:
- Responds best to sulfonic acid catalysts, such as CYCAT® 4040 catalyst or CYCAT® 600 catalyst.
- Generally, requires 0.5 to 1.0% of catalyst on total resin solids for good cure.
Formulation Stability:
- Stability can be enhanced by the addition of primary alcohols or amines.
- Package stability can be improved with the use of a blocked acid catalyst such as CYCAT® 4045 catalyst.
Storage Stability:
- Shelf life of 1800 days from the date of manufacture when stored below 32°C.
- Viscosity may increase at low temperatures but will reduce again on warming. Excessive local heat should be avoided as it can cause irreversible viscosity increase.

SETAQUA® 6771

SETAQUA® 6771 is an aqueous dispersion of acrylic polymers with gradient morphology, and it is alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APE) free. Below are the key details and specifications:
Solvent Composition:
- Demineralized water
Specifications:
- Non-Volatiles: 43 - 45%
- Viscosity Brookfield: max. 30 cPa.s
- pH: 8.5 - 9.5
Typical Properties:
- Minimum Film-Forming Temperature (MFFT): approx. 27°C
- Density: 1.04 kg/dm3
Technical Features: SETAQUA 6771 contains a self-crosslinking mechanism, providing high gloss, good appearance, good application properties, and wood tannin blocking.
Application: It is suitable for air-drying interior and exterior pigmented topcoats for wood with good tannin blocking properties.
Storage Conditions:
- Should not be stored at temperatures below 0°C or above 35°C.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and prevent freezing.
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.

allnex TMPTA

TMPTA, or Trimethylolpropane triacrylate, is a trifunctional monomer that polymerizes when exposed to sources of free radicals. It is compatible with a wide range of acrylated resins. Cured films containing TMPTA provide hardness, good solvent and abrasion resistance, and high gloss properties.
Performance Highlights:
- Low viscosity
- Light color
- Good cure response
- High crosslink density
- Hardness
- Good solvent and abrasion resistance
Suggested Applications: TMPTA is a cost-effective diluent compatible with a wide range of acrylated resins used in radiation curing applications. Its ability to enhance reactivity, hardness, gloss, and chemical and wear resistance properties makes TMPTA popular for overprint varnishes, inks, coatings, traffic striping paints, and rubber crosslinking.
Specifications:
- Acid value, mg KOH/g: max. 0.4
- Appearance: Clear liquid
- Color, APHA: max. 50
- Residual solvent, wt. %: max. 0.09
- Viscosity, 25°C, mPa.s: 80 - 135
- Water, wt. %: max. 0.1
Typical Physical Properties:
- Density, g/ml at 25°C: 1.10
- Flash point, Setaflash, °C: > 100
- Formula weight: 296
Storage and Handling: Care should be taken not to expose radiation curable products to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or to direct sunlight to prevent uncontrollable polymerization. Storage and handling should be in appropriate containers, and the material should not be stored for more than 2 years.
Precautions: TMPTA can be expected to be an eye and skin irritant and have the potential to cause sensitization or other allergic responses. Appropriate precautions should be taken to avoid contact and inhalation of aerosols or vapors. Safety Data Sheet should be consulted for further details and handling procedures.

CYCAT® 6325

CYCAT 6325 catalyst is an amine-blocked dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid supplied in isopropanol and 2-butoxyethanol.
It is recommended for accelerating the cure of amino crosslinking agents and providing improved formulated package stability.
Systems employing a blocked catalyst will generally have a decreased rate of cure compared to those containing an unblocked catalyst, but package stability with an unblocked catalyst will be poor.
Benefits:
- Provides excellent formulated package stability.
- Can be used in both solvent-borne and water-borne systems.
Application Areas:
- Automotive clear coats
- Can and container coatings
- General industrial coatings
Physical/Certified Properties:
- Appearance: Clear light amber
- Acid Value (mg KOH/g): 45 - 50
- Color, Gardner: ≤ 4
- Density, g/ml: ~0.88
- % Active: ~25
Solubility:
- CYCAT 6325 catalyst is soluble in oxygenated solvents such as alcohols, glycols, glycol ethers, and water. It has limited solubility in ketones, esters, and hydrocarbon solvents.
Catalyst Addition:
- Recommended levels of CYCAT 6325 catalyst at various cure temperatures are provided, ranging from 1.0% to 4.0% based on total resin solids.
Storage Stability:
- CYCAT 6325 catalyst has a shelf life of 1080 days when stored at temperatures below 32°C.
Safety and Handling:
- Detailed safety, health, and environmental data can be found in the Safety Data Sheet.
- The product is for industrial use only.

EBECRYL® 245

EBECRYL® 245 is an aliphatic urethane diacrylate oligomer diluted with 25% of tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA). It is primarily used in UV/EB curable formulations. Here are some key details about EBECRYL® 245:
Introduction:
- EBECRYL® 245 is characterized by its light color and low irritancy.
- Films cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) exhibit good flexibility and non-yellowing properties typical of an aliphatic urethane.
Performance Highlights:
- Light color
- Good flexibility
- Good non-yellowing properties
Suggested Applications:
- Flexible screen inks and coatings
- Coatings on PVC, linoleum, and flexible plastics
Typical Values:
- Höppler viscosity at 60°C: ± 2500 mPa.s
- Gardner Color: max. 2
Physical Properties:
- Density: 1.10 g/cm3
- Molecular weight, theoretical: 2000
- Functionality, theoretical: 2
- Polymer solids: 75% by weight
- TPGDA: 25% by weight
Viscosity Reduction: EBECRYL® 245 can be diluted with reactive monomers such as 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), tripropyleneglycol diacrylate (TPGDA), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), oligotriacrylate (OTA 480), octyl/decyl acrylate (ODA), and isobornyl acrylate (IBOA). The choice of reactive diluent(s) will influence performance properties such as hardness and flexibility.
Storage and Handling:
- Avoid exposing to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or direct sunlight.
- Use appropriate containers such as stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers.
- Do not store under an oxygen-free atmosphere.
- Use dry air to displace material removed from the container.
- Shelf life: Should not be stored for more than 2 years.
Precautions:
- Toxicological properties have not been fully determined; may cause eye and skin irritation and sensitization.
- Take appropriate precautions to avoid contact and inhalation.
- Consult the Safety Data Sheet for handling procedures and protective equipment.
Statutory Labeling: Refer to the Safety Data Sheet for statutory labeling information.

SETALUX® 27-1316

SETALUX® 27-1316 is an acrylic polyol primarily used in coatings applications. When combined with aliphatic poly-isocyanates, it offers several benefits including ease of coating application, good adhesion, flexibility, and excellent water resistance. It is delivered in the form of 80% non-volatile in n-butyl acetate.
Here are some key details about SETALUX® 27-1316:
- Type: Acrylic polyol
- Form of Delivery (F.O.D.): 80% non-volatile in n-butyl acetate
- Product Data:
  - Non-Volatile, by wt.: 80 ± 1.0%
  - Viscosity (77°F): Z3 – Z5 Gardner Holdt
  - Acid value, solids: 6 maximum mg KOH/g
  - Color: 200 maximum APHA
  - Appearance: Clean, clear, and free from extraneous matter
  - Density: 8.73 ± 0.10 lbs/gal
  - Flash Point: 84°F Setaflash
  - Non-volatile, by vol: 76.3%
  - HEW on solids: 800
  - Reduced viscosity: C – E Gardner – Holdt @ 60% in n-butyl acetate
Performance Highlights:
- Very good application properties and DOI (Distinctness of Image)
- Good adhesion and flexibility properties
- Suitable for low VOC varnishes and clearcoats
- Can be used in high gloss one-coat finishes for industrial applications
Suggested Uses:
- Varnishes and clearcoats for wet-on-wet systems
- Topcoats for steel
Storage: Stable for 3 years at temperatures up to 100°F when stored in original sealed containers.
Curing with Polyisocyanates: The datasheet provides an equation to calculate the quantity of polyisocyanate needed for crosslinking 100 parts of SETALUX® 27-1316.
Precautions: Before using SETALUX® 27-1316, it's essential to refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on hazards, recommended protective equipment, and procedures.
Storage and Handling: Avoid exposing the product to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis, or acids. Use appropriate containers and ensure adequate ventilation.

EBECRYL® 145

EBECRYL® 145 is a propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate, which is an aliphatic difunctional acrylate with low surface tension. It exhibits good viscosity reducing and solvency characteristics in UV/EB curable formulations, making it effective for developing low viscosity and low volatility coatings and inks.
Key features and information about EBECRYL® 145:
- Introduction: EBECRYL® 145 is designed to enhance pigment wetting, flow, and leveling during formulation. It facilitates rapid flow out during high-speed processing and results in minimum film shrinkage upon curing. Additionally, it offers reactivity, weatherability, water and chemical resistance, flexibility, adhesion on multiple substrates, hardness, abrasion resistance, and impact strength in cured inks and coatings.
- Suggested Applications: EBECRYL® 145 is suitable for various applications including clear and pigmented coatings, overprint varnishes, liquid inks, flexography, lithography, inkjet printing, gravure, and pressure-sensitive adhesives.
- Typical Value:
  - Höppler viscosity @ 25°C: 20 mPa·s
  - Surface Tension: 31.5 dyne/cm
- Physical Properties:
  - Functionality: 2
  - Molecular weight (theoretical): 328
  - Specific gravity: 1.005 g/cm³
- Typical Cured Properties:
  - Tensile strength: 1750 psi (12 MPa)
  - Elongation at break: 1%
  - Young's modulus: 178400 psi (1230 MPa)
  - Glass transition temperature: 68°C
- Precautions: The toxicological properties of EBECRYL® 145 have not been fully determined. It can be expected to cause sensitization or other allergic responses. Therefore, appropriate precautions should be taken to avoid eye and skin contact as well as inhalation of aerosols or vapors. Consult the Safety Data Sheet for detailed handling procedures and protective equipment.
- Storage and Handling: Avoid exposing EBECRYL® 145 to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or direct sunlight, as it may cause uncontrollable polymerization. Store and handle the material in appropriate containers such as stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene, or baked phenolic lined containers. Avoid storing the material in an oxygen-free atmosphere and use dry air to displace material removed from the container. The material should not be stored for more than 2 years.
- Statutory Labeling: Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for statutory labeling information.
In summary, EBECRYL® 145 is a versatile propoxylated neopentyl glycol diacrylate suitable for formulating a wide range of UV/EB curable inks, coatings, and adhesives with various performance properties.