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EBECRYL® 168

EBECRYL® 168 is a clear liquid serving as an adhesion promoter and coupling agent within the CASE Ingredients category. Notable for its attributes like faster cycle time, long pot life, and multi-substrate adhesion, this product stands out for its efficiency in diverse applications. Specifically tailored for the automotive and transportation and paints and coatings sectors, it finds usage in areas such as automotive OEM coatings, vehicle refinish, and industrial coatings. Its versatility extends to printing and packaging, excelling in gravure and screen printing applications. Compatible with substrates like metal and wood, it cures efficiently through radiation methods and serves as a sol-gel coating and varnish.

Brand: EBECRYL (314 products)

Functions: Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent

End Uses: Gravure Ink, Lithographic Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Screen Printing Ink, Sol-Gel Coating, Varnishes

Labeling Claims: Bisphenol A-free, Low Carbon Footprint (PCF), Solvent-free, VOC-free

Features: Faster Cycle Time, Long Potlife, Low Energy Consumption, Low Temperature-Curing, Multi-Substrate Adhesion

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Performance Highlights

EBECRYL 168 is characterized by:
• Light color
• Low viscosity
• Acid functionality                                                                                                                        
UV/EB curable formulated products containing EBECRYL 168 are characterized by:
• Good adhesion to metal substrates
• Improved compatibility (relative to EBECRYL 170)                                                             
The actual properties of UV/EB cured products also depend on the selection of
other formulation components such as reactive diluents, additives and
photoinitiators.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Compatible Substrates
Metals
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1.29g/ml-
Oligomer100% wt-
Functionality Theoreticalapprox. 1.5--
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value250-330mgKOH/g-
Colormax. 1.5Gardner-
Viscosity (25°C)850-1850cP/mPa·s-
C&P Viscosity (at 25°C)900-1900mPa·s-

Technical Details & Test Data

Notes on usage

Typical usage level is between 1% and 5% by weight of the total formulation. Due to its acidic character, EBECRYL 168 can undergo hydrolysis, and therefore formulations containing EBECRYL 168 should be protected from humidity. Since EBECRYL 168 can react with alkaline materials, free amines, amino acrylates, basic pigments and N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone should not be used in combination with EBECRYL 168. Formulations may exhibit turbidity with the addition of EBECRYL 168, though such turbidity may not be immediately apparent. The presence of turbidity is not normally indicative of coating performance problems, though in severe instances, separation or precipitation may occur.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • China
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Care should be taken not to expose the product to high temperature conditions,
direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis or acids. This might
cause uncontrollable polymerization of the product with the generation of heat.
Storage and handling should be in stainless steel, amber glass, amber
polyethylene or baked phenolic lined containers. Procedures that remove or
displace oxygen from the material should be avoided. Do not store this material
under an oxygen free atmosphere. Dry air is recommended to displace material
removed from the container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container
tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation.
Contamination of EBECRYL 168 with acetone or other ketones can cause
coloration of the product during storage.