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EBECRYL® 3700, from CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid tailored for radiation-curable coatings in the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Recognized for its eco-friendly attributes, it boasts labeling claims such as low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free. Ideal for diverse applications, including packaging coatings, film and foil coatings, and overprint varnishes, it seamlessly integrates with methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. This formulation is compatible with various inks like flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing inks, ensuring versatile utility in the industry.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Features: Faster Cycle Time, High Gloss, Improved Chemical Resistance, Improved Hardness, Long Potlife, Low Energy Consumption, Low Temperature-Curing

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Lithographic Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Screen Printing Ink, Varnishes

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Suggested Applications

Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 3700 may be applied via direct or reverse roll, offset gravure, metering rod, slot die, knife over roll, airknife, curtain, immersion and spin coating methods, as well as offset and screenprinting.

EBECRYL® 3700 is recommended for use in:
  • Clear coatings for paper, paper board, wood, rigid plastics
  • Overprint varnishes
  • Lithographic and screen inks
  • Wood sealers
  • Fast cure coatings
  • Hybrid cationic/radical UV cure systems

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Functionality (Theoretical)2
Oligomer100% wt
Density (25°C)1.18g/ml
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 1mgKOH/g
Colormax. 4Gardner
Epoxy Contentmax. 0.27%
Viscosity (65.5°C)1800-2800cP/mPa·s
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature65°C
Tensile Strength12000 (83)psi (MPa)
Elongation at Break5%

Packaging & Availability

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