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EBECRYL® 606 is a modified diacrylate ester of bisphenol an epoxy resin, known for its light color, rapid cure response, and enhanced pigment wetting. EBECRYL® 606 is widely utilized in UV/EB applications, including inks, coatings, and overprint varnishes. Key features encompass long pot life, good pigment wetting, improved hardness, high gloss, enhanced chemical resistance, faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, and low energy consumption. It is applied in wood coatings, furniture coatings, and industrial coatings using methods such as curtain coating, gravure coating, lithography, roller application, and screen coating.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Bisphenol Epoxy Resins, Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Wood

Molecular Weight: 500.0 - 500.0 g/mol

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

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Suggested Applications

Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 606 may be applied by lithographic, screen, gravure, direct or reverse roll, and curtain coating methods.

EBECRYL® 606 is recommended for use in:
  • Overprint varnishes for paper, paperboard
  • Lithographic and screen inks
  • Coatings for wood, chipboard and rigid plastics
  • Laminating adhesives
  • Paper upgrading.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.11g/cm³
Functionality (Theoretical)2
Molecular Weight (Theoretical)approx. 500
Polymer Solids Content100% wt
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 2mgKOH/g
C&P Viscosity (at 25°C)4500mPa.s
Colormax. 2Gardner

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 other material referred to in this bulletin.See Safety Data Sheet for emergency and first aid procedures.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • China
  • 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.