Products in CASE Ingredients: Radiation Curable Coating

VISIOMER® BDGMA (butyl diglycol methacrylate) is a monofunctional and label-free methacrylate monomer that contains ether functionality. It possesses a very low glass transition temperature (Tg), making it an excellent plasticizing monomer. This compound is utilized in the formulation of polymers, copolymers, and light-curing systems. Industries such as adhesives and sealants, coatings, and construction benefit from the versatile properties of VISIOMER® BDGMA.

VISIOMER® HEMATMDI (diurethane dimethacrylate) is a difunctional methacrylate monomer featuring a urethane group. It is characterized by its low volatility and high reactivity. This compound finds extensive use in radiation curing formulations for varnishes, inks, adhesives, as well as dental compounds. Industries such as 3D printing, adhesives and sealants, coatings, personal care, and healthcare benefit from its versatile properties.

VISIOMER® IBOA (isobornyl acrylate) is a monofunctional acrylate monomer known for its good reactivity and high glass transition temperature. It finds application in the reduction of viscosity within UV/EB curing formulations. This versatile compound is widely employed in the adhesives and sealants industry.

Harcryl® 1228 UV is a unique, functional, acrylic monomer consisting of mono and di-phosphate esters of 2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate. The ratio of mono-alkyl to di-alkyl phosphate allows it to be easily incorporated into a variety of polymer systems, and its polarity provides for application in hydrophilic formulations as well. The main application for Harcryl® 1228 UV is UV curable coatings, and it is inhibited with 100ppm of added MeHQ.

Harcryl® 1228 is a unique, functional, acrylic monomer consisting of mono and di-phosphate esters of 2-Hydroxyethylmethacrylate. The ratio of mono-alkyl to di-alkyl phosphate allows Harcryl® 1228 to be easily incorporated into a variety of polymer systems. The polarity of Harcryl® 1228 provides for application in hydrophilic formulations as well. The primary use area for Harcryl® 1228 is emulsion polymerization and it is inhibited with 400ppm of added hydroquinone.

SHIKOH™ UV-3520TH is an aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer with soft elasticity, good toughness and high elongation. It shows unique mechanical properties with various reactive diluents. Features Soft-Elastic type, Good toughness, High elongation Diluted in Tetrahydrofurfuryl Acrylate (THFA) (oligomer/ THFA = 70/30 wt%) Non-solvent (100% hardening ingredient) Unique mechanical properties with various reactive diluents Applications UV/ EB/ Thermal-curable adhesive UV adhesive for electric device use 3D printer, and Inkjet *SHIKOH™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

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.

SHIKOH™ UT-7792 is a bio-based urethane acrylate oligomer. (Development product) Its biomass degree is 71% while its mechanical properties are the same as a non-biomass grade UV-3300B, with higher elongation and very soft rubbery elasticity suitable for using UV-curable adhesives for electronics devices. Features Bio-based Soft-elastic, High elongation Suitable for adhesion bond and metalizing undercoat with monomers 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.

SHIKOH™ UV-3700B is UV curable urethane acrylate oligomer with high elongation and soft rubbery elasticity. It is relatively low viscosity despite its high molecular weight. EB and Thermal cure systems are also applicable. Features Soft elastic type, High elongation High molecular weight but relatively low viscosity Non-solvent (100% hardening ingredient) For UV adhesion with monomers 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.

jER™ YX8000D is a hydrogenated bisphenol A-type liquid epoxy resin with significantly lower chlorine impurity levels than other commercially available products. It can be used for wide variety of optical adhesives and encapsulants.FeaturesExcellent adhesionFast cure timeLow chlorine contentExcellent transparencyLED-curableUV-curableApplicationsConsumer appliances and electronicsElectrical and electronic displaysElectronics adhesivesPotting compoundsSemiconductor manufacturingLEDs*jER™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

Gelest (3-ACRYLOXYPROPYL)TRIMETHOXYSILANE, 96% (SIA0200.0) is a comonomer for free-radical polymerization. This product functions as an adhesion promoter and coupling agent.

Gelest [4-6% (MERCAPTOPROPYL)METHYLSILOXANE] - DIMETHYLSILOXANE COPOLYMER, 120-170 cSt (SMS-042) functions as a crosslinking agent and mold release agent in the chemical industry and as a conditioner in the cosmetic industry.

Dragonsorb® 5151 is a mixture of benzotriazole UVA with HALS light stabilizer. This liquid light stabilizer blend is developed specifically for coatings. Its high thermal stability and permanence make it suitable for coatings exposed to high bake temperatures and/or extreme environmental conditions. Its broad UV absorbance allows effective protection of light-sensitive substrates such as wood and plastics.

AFCONA 3258 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3258 has been developed to replace fluorocarbon modified leveling agents, providing the same leveling and anti-crater performance. It is the 100% active version of AFCONA 3758.

AFCONA 2027 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects. AFCONA 2027 prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It offers a combination of good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by spray and brush.

AFCONA 3750 is a silicone-based leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not impact inter-coating adhesion. It is a highly fluorocarbon-modified acrylic polymer with very low surface tension, allowing it to substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

SYNTHOLUX 271 UA is a radiation-curing, aliphatic urethane acrylate dissolved in a reactive thinner. It is recommended to use it as a coating wood and paper. It can also be used as a sole binder or together with other radiation-curing binders to increase flexibility. It has applications in wood flooring, industrial coatings, furniture coatings, other packaging, and paper applications.

SYNTHOLUX BW 2096 is a radiation-curing, tin-free UV-dispersion with very excellent mattability and good chemical resistance already after physically drying. It is suitable for waterborne wood application with very good grain enhancement and very good matting behavior. Surfaces are re-emulsifiable before UV curing. It has applications in industrial coatings, furniture coatings, wood flooring, other printing, and packaging applications.

SYNTHOLUX 197 PE is an aadiation-curing, low-viscosity polyester acrylate resin that is solvent-free. It is used in UV- and electron beam-curing primers and top coats for wood, paper, plastics, and printing inks. It has applications in construction adhesives, industrial adhesives and sealants, wood coatings, and finishes.

SYNTHOLUX 432 PAA is a radition-curing, amine-modified, low-viscosity polyether acrylate. It is recommended to use it as a sole, highly reactive binder or together with other radiation-curing binders to increase flexibility. It has applications in industrial coatings, furniture coatings, wood flooring, automotive OEM coatings, and other printing applications. 

SYNTHOLUX 475 PE is a radiation-curing, fatty acid-modified polyester acrylate. It is used as a sole binder or combined with other radiation-curing binders for use in UV-curing printing inks. The resin is distinguished by its good pigment wetting. It has applications in furniture coatings, industrial coatings, wood flooring, and other printing and packaging applications.

SYNTHOLUX 1014 W is an aqueous, aliphatic polyurethane dispersion that is physically drying and UV-curable. It does not contain emulsifiers or co-solvents. It is recommended to use it as a coating for wooden substrates that show high elasticity and good chemical resistance. It has applications in industrial coatings, furniture coatings, wood flooring, other packaging, and paper applications.

SYNTHOLUX BW 2223 is a radiation-curing, tin-free UV-dispersion with good mattability and excellent chemical resistance. It is suitable for waterborne wood application and has very good matting behavior. This product can be used for clear and pigmented coatings. It has applications in furniture coatings, industrial coatings, wood flooring, other packaging, and paper applications.

AFCONA 5251 is a dispersant developed for dispersing and stabilizing transparent iron oxide pigments. AFCONA 5251 is a dispersant developed for dispersing and stabilizing transparent iron oxide pigments. It may also be used as a dispersant for other inorganic pigments and extenders, for which it reduces the viscosity in the dispersion. Therefore, it is very useful in highly filled systems.

AFCONA 3758 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3758 is a special modified polyacrylic polymer. It reduces drastically surface tension of organic coating systems. This, together with good compatibility in most solvent-based systems and with minimal foam stabilizing effect, makes it very effective as an anti-crater and flow control agent for all solvent-based coatings.

Lo-Vel® 6000 is a synthetic, amorphous silicon dioxide flatting agent that is designed for use where a Hegman value of 5 to 6 is required. The combination of high flatting at low use levels and ease of incorporation delivers expanded formulation flexibility.

AFCONA 4595 is a wetting and dispersing additive for water-based coatings and pigment concentrates. It improves storage stability and prevents negative flocculation effects, such as flooding and floating. It is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant designed for deflocculation of pigments in water-based decorative and industrial paints.

AFCONA 2045 is a silicone-based defoamer used to prevent the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application of solvent-based coatings, including polyurethane clear coats. It is effective even in difficult situations such as airless spray, brush, and roller application, and has strong defoaming properties with a very good transparent appearance.

AFCONA 3585 is a silicone-based leveling, substrate wetting and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not influence intercoat adhesion. It is an organically modified polysiloxane for aqueous systems. AFCONA 3585 offers very strong surface tension reduction and good compatibility performance.

AFCONA 4010 is a polymeric dispersant used mainly for inorganic pigments and certain organic pigments. It is principally developed for stabilizing inorganic pigments such as TiO2, iron oxides, and matting agents. It can be used in almost all solvent-based coating systems, because AFCONA 4010 has very good compatibility with almost all resins used in coatings.

AFCONA 3250 is an additive designed to provide the highest slip in all solvent-based coatings without stabilizing foam. It is specially developed for all solvent-based systems where slip is the most important factor and foam stabilization is undesirable. AFCONA 3250 belongs to the same family as AFCONA 3230. But while AFCONA 3230 is effective only in polyurethane coatings, AFCONA 3250 works in all solvent-based coatings.

AFCONA 4202 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments. It is a very compatible polymeric dispersant, as it is compatible with almost all the resin systems in the market ranging from alkyd to NC, CAB, epoxy and thermoplastic acrylic.

AFCONA 3034 is an additive designed to reduce surface tension, improve substrate wetting, and provide anti-crater performance and leveling, including vertical leveling. Its fluorocarbon modification gives it a very low surface tension, further enhancing its performance in anti-crater properties, substrate wetting, and leveling.

AFCONA 3231 is a slip and leveling additive for metal and UV coatings that offers very good slip performance with an "oily" or "wet look" appearance to visually enhance film thickness. It is commonly used in industrial heat-cured systems, car refinish polyurethane clear topcoats, and other vehicle paint.

AFCONA 2721 is a defoamer specifically designed for use in UV coatings. It is composed of an acrylate monomer carrier that takes part in the system cross-linking and a combination of silicone and non-silicone components that offer good de-aeration and defoaming properties.

AFCONA 4565 is a high molecular weight, pH-independent polymeric dispersant modified with a polyacrylate polymer. It offers excellent stability performance with all types of pigments in water-based systems due to its steric hindrance and electron repulsion. It is suitable for use in decorative and industrial paints for deflocculation of pigments.