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EBECRYL® 3720, a creation of CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings. This product, marked by a low carbon footprint (PCF) and being solvent-free and VOC-free, targets the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Its applications encompass packaging coatings, including film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes, along with specialized areas like gravure and screen printing. The product's versatility is evident in its compatibility with various application methods such as curtain, dip, and gravure coating.

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: Gravure Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Screen Printing Ink, Varnishes

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Cure Method
Suggested Applications

Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 3720 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 screen printing.

EBECRYL® 3720 is recommended for use in:
  • Paper upgrading
  • Overprint varnishes
  • Screen inks
  • Wood sealers
  • Fast cure coatings
  • Laminating adhesives
  • Coatings for paper, paperboard, wood, chipboard and rigid plastics

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Functionality (Theoretical)2
Oligomer100% wt
Density (25°C)1.17g/ml
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 2mgKOH/g
Colormax. 1Gardner
Epoxy Contentmax. 0.4%
Viscosity (65.5°C)1500-2500cP/mPa·s
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature67°C
Tensile Strength11000 (76)psi (MPa)
Young's Modulus204000 (1407)psi (MPa)
Elongation at Break8%

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Latin America
  • North America