Products in Packaging & Paper: Radiation Curable Coating

SHIKOH™ UV-3300B is UV curable urethane acrylate oligomer with excellent soft-elasticity, and very high elongation. It also shows good mechanical properties even at low temperature. EB and Thermal cure systems are also applicable. Features Soft-elastic, High elongation Suitable for adhesion bond and metalizing undercoat with monomers Good mechanical properties at low temperature Non-yellowing Applications Adhesive : UV/ EB/ Thermal-curable adhesive for electronics device, optical use, and automotive use. 3D printer *SHIKOH™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

EBECRYL® 373 is a brown paste additive specifically designed to minimize the misting of UV/EB curable offset inks. Typically, 3 to 5% of this additive is incorporated into the formulated ink. While it is preferably added during the grinding stage, it can also be introduced during the letdown process. EBECRYL® 373 is a paste that falls under the category of radiation-curable coatings and is specifically used as an additive for offset inks. This product addresses the challenge of misting in UV/EB curable offset inks, contributing to enhanced performance in printing applications.

Sunspheres™ 200 Nm are optically clear, solid fused amorphous microspheres designed for use in a wide variety of coatings, inks, adhesives, powder coatings, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. These sub-micron sized spheres can be used to improve physical and mechanical properties including reduced shrinkage, improved adhesion, impact resistance, and enhanced surface qualities such as hardness, mar and scratch resistance. The average particle size is 200 nanometers and range in size from about 50 nm to 500 nm.

Optically clear, solid fused amorphous silica microspheres specially engineered for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. These microspheres increase corrosion resistance, reduce shrinkage, improve adhesion and impact resistance, and enhance surface qualities including mar and scratch resistance. The Sunspheres™ 15.0 have a median particle size of approximately 15.0 microns, with 90% of particles passing 45 microns.

EBECRYL® 525 is a modified polyester resin expertly diluted with 40% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate. This product is particularly well-suited for applications in laminating adhesives, contributing to effective bonding between materials like paper/aluminum, paper/LDPE, and paper/polypropylene, among others. Additionally, EBECRYL® 525 finds recommendations for use in screen ink vehicles, providing good inter-coat adhesion, and as an adherable primer coating on metals. Its attributes include faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, low energy consumption, and long pot life, making it a good choice for radiation-curable coatings.

Optically clear, solid fused amorphous silica microspheres specially engineered for optimum dispersion in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. These microspheres increase corrosion and impact resistance, reduce shrinkage, improve adhesion, and enhance surface qualities including mar and scratch resistance. Ideally suited for specialty applications where mechanical and rheological properties are required. Median particle size of 3 to 4 microns, with a particle size range of 0.5 microns to 92% passing 22 microns.

Bomar BR-3042 is an aromatic polyether urethane diacrylate designed for UV adhesive applications. Cured films of BR-3042 and monofunctional monomers result in soft, highly elongative, tacky systems ideal for use in UV pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA), or UV-curable laminating adhesives.

Sunspacers™ 04.X are finely divided, optically clear, solid fused amorphous silica micronized powders. This product is specially engineered for paints, liquid and powder coatings, inks, adhesives, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. These micronized powders increase corrosion resistance, reduce shrinkage, improve adhesion, and enhance surface qualities including abrasion, mar and scratch resistance. Sunspacers™ 04.X have a median particle size of approximately 3-4 microns, with a particle size range of 0.5 microns to 13 microns.

EBECRYL® 812 is a radiation-curable coating presented as a clear liquid. Recognized for its low carbon footprint, this product stands out for being solvent-free and voc-free. Tailored for multiple markets, including adhesives and sealants, industrial applications, and printing and packaging, it serves diverse needs. Specifically, it finds its role in areas such as case and carton sealing, tape and label adhesives, and flexography ink applications on substrates like paper and plastics.

The Sunspheres™ 200 Nm ST- 3 are surface treated*, optically clear, solid fused amorphous microspheres designed for optimum dispersion in coatings, inks, adhesives, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. Cured films show enhanced physical and mechanical properties including increased corrosion resistance, reduced shrinkage, improved adhesion, and enhanced surface qualities such as mar and scratch resistance. This product is particularly useful in improving impact resistance. The average particle size is 200 nanometers and range in size from 50 to 500 nm.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Radiation curing, tin-free UV-Dispersion with good mattability and an excellent chemical resistance

Omnicat BL-550 is a liquid photoinitiator blend, based on Omnicat 550 (20%), Propylene Carbonate (25%) and cycloaliphatic epoxy (55%).

Omnicat 270 is a photo initiator recommended for the cationic polymerization of formulations based on epoxies or oxetane. Omnicat 270 is a solid of a high-molecular-weight sulfonium salt free of heavy metals. Omnicat 270 develops very low odor during and after curing and shows very low migration properties which makes the product especially suitable for food packaging applications.

Radiation-curable aromatic epoxy acylate dissolved in reactive diluter

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Omnirad 379 is a highly efficient UV-curing agent used to initiate the photo polymerization of unsaturated prepolymers in combination with mono- or multifunctional monomers. Omnirad 379 is especially suitable for pigmented UV-curable systems, photoresists and printing plates. Its excellent solubility (compared to Omnirad 369) makes it easy to incorporate into nearly all formulations.

Radiation-curing, fatty acid modified polyester acrylate

Omnicat 320 is a colorless liquid photoinitiator of mixed triarylsulfonium hexafluoroantimonate salts in propylene carbonate. Omnicat 320 has been designed for the cationic curing of inks and coatings based on epoxy, oxetane, and vinyl ether formulations. Omnicat 320 exhibits high cure-speed, low odor, and excellent post cure.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Radiation-curing, Aliphatic urethane acrylate, dissolved in a reactive thinner.

Omnicat 445 is a low odor, benzene free iodonium hexafluorophosphate salt for cationic curing of epoxy, oxetane, and vinyl ether formulations.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Radiation curing, tin-free UV-Dispersion with very excellent mattability and good chemical resistance already after physically drying.

Aqueous, Aliphatic polyurethane dispersion, physically drying and UV-curable. It does contain neither emulsifiers nor co-solvents

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Chivacure® 300 is an oligomeric photoinitiator featuring transparent, ultrathin, non-yellowing, and non-migration properties. Equipped with a special “multi-warhead” structure, Chivacure® 300 is highly resistant to oxygen inhibition and can retain sufficient free radicals to initiate the UV curing reaction. Therefore Chivacure® 300 is particularly suitable for applications requiring ultrathin transparent coatings that are less than 5 μm thick (e.g., food or cigarette packaging, adhesive tapes, scratch-resistant glass and metal coatings).

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Omnicat 432 is a mixture of triarylsulfonium hexafluorophosphate salts and propylene carbonate, for cationic curing of epoxy, oxetane, and vinyl ether formulations.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Solvent-free chip dispersions for use in solvent borne and radiation cured coatings and inks. PanTINT 12 Colorants are based on a unique modified thermoplastic acrylic resin with exceptionally broad compatibility. Pigments used in the PanTINT 12 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.