Products in Specialty Coatings: Monomer

EBECRYL® 145, an Xi-free aliphatic difunctional acrylate with low surface tension, is a propoxylated (2) neopentyl glycol diacrylate. Renowned for its viscosity-reducing and solvency attributes in UV/EB curable formulations, it serves as a potent monomer for crafting coatings and inks with low viscosity and volatility. Highly recommended for clear and pigmented coatings, overprint varnishes, flexo and inkjet inks, as well as pressure-sensitive adhesives, EBECRYL® 145 is a versatile solution for achieving optimal performance in various applications.

EBECRYL® 109 is a dynamic acrylate-methacrylate monomer blend, combines 50% trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) and 50% hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA). Under free radical influence, this formulation swiftly polymerizes, making it ideal for coatings that demand superior thermal and chemical resistance. Highly recommended for applications requiring robust protection, EBECRYL® 109 excels in coatings necessitating enhanced chemical and thermal durability. It proves beneficial in solder and etch resists, ensuring optimal performance in challenging environments.

EBECRYL® 140 is a clear, liquid radiation-curable coating tailored for diverse applications. This formulation, categorized under CASE Ingredients, combines properties like improved chemical resistance and hardness with efficiency features such as faster cycle time and low energy consumption. Targeted sectors include paints and coatings and printing and packaging, especially for wood finishes, industrial coatings, and packaging applications. Utilizing radiation cure methods, it ensures optimal performance on wood surfaces and offers compatibility with various printing inks.

EBECRYL® 110 is an oxyethylated acrylate monomer, distinguishes itself with low odor and viscosity. Tailored for UV/EB cured coatings, it reduces viscosity and boosts flexibility. Key features encompass faster cycle time, improved flexibility, long potlife, low energy consumption, and low temperature-curing. Utilizing radiation cure, EBECRYL® 110 is presented in liquid form.

EBECRYL® 40, formulated by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating recognized for its bisphenol-A-free composition and low carbon footprint (PCF). This VOC-free and solvent-free product finds application across various sectors, including paints and coatings, printing, and packaging. Specifically designed for building and construction paints, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings, it supports printing methods like flexography, gravure, inkjet, offset, and screen printing.

EBECRYL® 53 stands out as a purified grade of OTA 480, crafted for the formulation of ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable printing inks and overprint varnishes, specifically targeting applications in food packaging. The purification process ensures the removal of potential sources of odor and extractables in cured products, making EBECRYL® 53 an ideal choice where lower odor and irritancy are desired. With notable features such as faster cycle time, good pigment wetting, improved flexibility, hardness, long pot life, low energy consumption, low-temperature curing, and low viscosity, it excels in various applications, including automotive OEM coatings and wood coatings and finishes.

EBECRYL® 114 is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating designed as a monomer and active diluent. Tailored for markets like paints and coatings and printing and packaging, it boasts a low carbon footprint, VOC-free, and solvent-free attributes. Noteworthy features include exceptional adhesion, improved flexibility, and a prolonged pot life. Ideal for various printing techniques such as flexography, gravure, and screen printing, its compatibility extends to plastics. Application methods encompass curtain coating, gravure coating, and roller techniques.

EBECRYL® 113 is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating primarily based on acrylics and acrylates. Serving various markets like paints and coatings and printing and packaging, it stands out for its low carbon footprint, VOC-free nature, and solvent-free composition. This product offers benefits such as improved flexibility, adhesion, and a prolonged pot life. Compatible with plastics and wood, it's tailored for applications like wood coatings, industrial coatings, and various printing inks, especially gravure and screen printing.

EBECRYL® 160, a reactive diluent, is a staple in ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) energy-curable coatings and inks. This versatile compound imparts crosslinking to coatings and inks, maintaining flexibility and toughness. Among common triacrylate diluents in energy-curable formulations, EBECRYL® 160 leads in reactivity and viscosity reduction of oligomers. Compatible with a broad spectrum of acrylated resins used in UV/EB curing applications, EBECRYL® 160's attributes, including hardness, abrasion resistance, and high gloss, contribute to its popularity in overprint varnishes, inks, coatings, and electronic applications like photoresists.

EBECRYL® IBOA, or isobornyl acrylate, is a high-purity, low-color monofunctional diluent monomer that undergoes polymerization when exposed to sources of free radicals. It serves as a diluent that is compatible with a broad range of acrylated oligomers commonly used in UV/EB curing applications. The favorable viscosity reduction and low shrinkage properties of EBECRYL® IBOA make it valuable in various overprint varnishes, inks, and coatings. Applications for EBECRYL® IBOA include wood coatings and finishes, furniture coatings, and industrial coatings, where it contributes to the formulation's properties and performance.

EBECRYL® 130 is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed as an active diluent, monomer, and rheology modifier within the CASE Ingredients framework. This clear liquid offers attributes such as a high gloss, enhanced hardness, and heat resistance. Catering to sectors like automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging, it excels in applications like automotive OEM coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing methods, including flexography and gravure. Its efficient features encompass faster curing cycles, low energy consumption, and temperature-curing benefits, making it a valuable component across diverse coating and printing applications.

EBECRYL® 50 is the tetraacrylate ester of 5-mole ethoxylated pentaerythritol. This low-viscosity diluting oligomer is characterized by its low odor and light color. Offering a fast cure response in ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB)-cured coatings and inks, EBECRYL® 50 stands out for its high reactivity. It plays a dual role by enhancing the hardness and solvent resistance of cured coatings and inks. This product finds particular utility in offset inks, flexo inks, and overprint varnishes. It is a valuable component in radiation-curable coating formulations.

EBECRYL® 11 is a polyethylene glycol diacrylate derivative, is uniquely formulated with 100% water solubility for applications requiring such compatibility. Recommended for screen inks, coatings, wood applications, and paper coatings, it boasts labeling claims such as low carbon footprint, voc-free, bisphenol a-free, solvent-free, low voc. Featuring in faster cycle time, improved flexibility, long potlife, low energy consumption, low temperature-curing, and low VOC.

UVP 0401, Pentaerythritol tetracrylate (PETA) is a liquid monomer with fast cure response and low volatility during free radical polymerization. It has a low skin irritancy and high cross density upon curing.