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EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT

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EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT is a bisphenol A epoxy acrylate oligomer, diluted with 30% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate. Known for their fast cure response and relatively low viscosity, films cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) display characteristics such as high gloss, high surface hardness, flexibility, and superior chemical resistance typical of epoxy. This product is recommended for use in various applications, including overprint varnishes, paper upgrading, and wood fillers. End uses for EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT encompass gravure ink, lithographic ink, radiation-curable coatings, varnishes, flexography ink, and screen printing ink. The ink and toner types suitable for this product include flexography ink, gravure ink, lithographic ink, and screen printing ink.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

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

Molecular Weight: 500.0 - 500.0 g/mol

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Cure Method
Suggested Applications

Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT may be applied using various coating techniques including, direct or reverseroll, and curtain coating methods.

EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT is recommended for use in:
  • Overprint varnishes
  • Lithographic and screen inks and varnishes
  • Coatings on wood, cardboard, chipboard, paper and rigid plastics
  • Paper upgrading
  • Coatings where low residual odor is required

Properties

Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Functionality (Theoretical)2
Molecular Weight (Theoretical)500
OTA-48018% wt
Polymer Solids Content82% wt
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 0.75mgKOH/g
C&P Viscosity (at 25°C)85000mPa.s
Colormax. 3Gardner
Irritaion By OECD0

Safety & Health

Precaution
The following is a summary of the precautions to be taken when handling this product. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for further details.The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully determined. Products of this type can be expected to be eye and skin irritant and have the potential to cause sensitization or other allergic responses. Appropriate precautions should be taken to avoid eye and skin contact and to avoid inhalation of the aerosols or vapors.Consult the relevant Safety Data Sheet for appropriate handling procedures and protective equipment prior to using this or any otherSee Safety Data Sheet for emergency and first aid procedures.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • Middle East

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling
Care should be taken not to expose radiation curable products to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or to direct sunlight. This might cause uncontrollable polymerization of the product with generation of heat. Storage and handling should be in stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene or baked phenolic lined containers. Do not store this material under an oxygen free atmosphere. Use dry air to displace material removed from the container. This material should not be stored for more than 2 years.