UCECOAT® 7230 is a multipurpose coating solution that works well on both wood and plastic surfaces. It is best suited for automotive and transportation applications. This cutting-edge product has several advantages, such as reduced energy consumption, improved metallic flake pigment orientation, and quicker cycle times. UCECOAT® 7230 offers outstanding performance with qualities like high hardness, good adhesion, and better chemical resistance. Its uses include OEM coatings for automobiles, wood finishes and coatings for architecture and construction, and industrial coatings for a variety of industries. Take advantage of UCECOAT® 7230's long pot life, low tack, and high gloss qualities, which provide a dependable way to achieve excellent finishes with increased effectiveness and longevity.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Clearcoat, Radiation Curable Coating, Waterborne Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Plastics, Wood

Features: Abrasion Resistant, Excellent Compatibility, Faster Cycle Time, Good Adhesion, Good Colloidal Stability, Good Orientation Of Metallic Flake Pigment, Good Substrate Wetting, High Gloss, High Hardness, Improved Chemical Resistance, Improved Hardness, Long Potlife, Low Energy Consumption, Low Tack After Water Evaporation, Low Tack Before Cure, Low Temperature-Curing

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Performance Highlights

UCECOAT® 7230 is characterized by:

  • High reactivity
  • Low tack after water evaporation and before UV curing
  • Good substrate wetting
  • Good compatibility with other waterborne resins
  • Good colloidal stability

UV/EB cured films based on UCECOAT® 7230 are characterized by the following performances:

  • Very high hardness
  • High gloss
  • Good adhesion on plastics such as PC, ABS, PC, ABS
  • Excellent abrasion resistance.
  • Excellent chemical resistance.
  • Good orientation of metallic flake pigment

Low yellowing The actual properties of UV cured films also depend on the selection of the other formulation components

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

Formulated UV curable products containing UCECOAT® 7230 may be applied by spray, curtain, T-bar as well as several roll coating methods.

UCECOAT® 7230 is recommended for use in:

  • Clear topcoat for plastics and wood applications
  • Metallic and pigmented mono-coats
  • Inks

Properties

Appearance
Milky emulsion
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
MFFTmax. 10°C
Density (25°C)1.05g/ml
Particle Sizemax. 150nm
Solids Content40.5 - 43.5wt%
pH Value6.0-8.0
Viscosity (25°C)max. 200cP/mPa·s

Safety & Health

Precautions

Before using UCECOAT® 7230, see the Safety Data Sheet for information on the identified hazards of the material and the recommended personal protective equipment and procedures.

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

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.

See the SDS for the recommended storage temperature range for UCECOAT® 7230.