UCECOAT® 2805 has low temperature-curing, strong mechanical qualities, great colloidal stability, and low water re-dispersibility prior to cure. This product has a very low mean particle size, enhanced flexibility, and easy product filterability due to its low viscosity and strong reactivity. Its uses include radiation-curable coatings, inkjet inks, labels, waterborne coatings, flexography inks, varnishes, and clearcoats, among other printing and packaging requirements. UCECOAT® 2805 is designed specifically for food and beverage packaging, although it can also be used for overprint varnishes and packaging coatings.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Blends & Combinations, Polyurethanes (PU)

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper, Plastics, Wood

Features: Easy Product Filterability, Excellent Colloidal Stability, Excellent Performance, Extremely Low Mean Particle Size, Faster Cycle Time, Good Coating Performance, Good Mechanical Properties, Good Reactivity, Improved Flexibility, Long Potlife, Low Energy Consumption, Low Migration, Low Temperature-Curing, Low Viscosity, Low Water Re-Dispersibility Before Cure

End Uses: Clearcoat, Flexography Ink, Inkjet Ink, Labels, Radiation Curable Coating, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Performance Highlights
  • UCECOAT 2805 has been developed as a binder for water-based overprint varnishes and inks where low viscosity and water re-dispersibility before cure are important. The low grits content ensures easy product filterability combined with an outstanding colloidal stability.
  • This product has a good reactivity upon UV/EB curing. The cured coating is hard and exhibits good mechanical and chemical resistance with clear or pigmented formulations. Its regulatory compliance and low migration potential makes it particularly suitable for indirect food contact packaging or label markets.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

UCECOAT 2805 can be applied by flexography and gravure printing techniques, although it is particularly recommended for digital printing applications. Alternatively, it can be applied by conventional spray, screen, curtain and immersion coating methods. It can be used to coat paper and paperboard, corrugated sheets as well as several plastic substrates.

  • Inkjet inks
  • Overprint varnishes
  • Flexographic inks
  • Coatings for plastics and wood
  • Clear coating on PVC floorings

Properties

Appearance
Slightly translucent
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fraction of Molecular (Weight Below 500 Daltons)approx. 5%
Mean Particle Sizeapprox. 20nm
Minimum Film Formation Temperaturemax. 10°C
Solids Contentapprox. 35%
Grits (min. 50 ¼m)max. 10mg/L
Average Molecular Weight5000-7000Daltons
pH Valueapprox. 8.0
Stability (60°C)min. 10Days
Viscosity (25°C)approx. 100cP/mPa·s
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation at Break9.5%
Glass Transition Temperature156°C
Tensile Strength6483 (44.7)psi (MPa)
Young's Modulus208850 (1440)psi (MPa)

Safety & Health

Precautions

Before using UCECOAT 2805, see the Safety Data Sheet for information on the identified hazards of the material and the recommended personal protective equipment and procedures.

Packaging & Availability

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

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling
  • The recommended storage temperature range for UCECOAT 2805 is ≥4°C (39°F) to ≤40°C (104°F). Protect the product from freezing. Care should be taken not to expose the product to high temperature conditions or direct sunlight. Containers should be kept closed and away from materials that react with water. Bacteriological contamination can occur if the product is stored for an extended period in a container which is not sufficiently sealed or clean.
  • Storage and handling should be in stainless steel, amber glass, or amber polyethylene containers. After prolonged storage product can settle and may require agitation to re-disperse. This product is stable under normal conditions of handling and storage. Do not store this material under an oxygen free atmosphere. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.