UCECOAT® 7700 is a white radiation-curable coating formulated for the building and construction, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. With labeling claims of being solvent-free, tin-free, and VOC-free, it's designed for diverse applications such as wood finishes, decorative paints, industrial coatings, and packaging coatings on paper and wood substrates. This clearcoat offers versatile application methods, including curtain coating, roller, and spray, making it suitable for foil coatings and film and foil applications in plastics and elastomers, ensuring a seamless and efficient finish.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Aluminum Compounds, Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Clearcoat, Foil Coatings, Radiation Curable Coating, Waterborne Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Paper, Wood

Features: Easy Formulation, Excellent Compatibility, Excellent Performance, Excellent Reactivity, Faster Cycle Time, Good Scratch Resistance, Good Stability, Good Stain Resistance, High Hardness, Improved Chemical Resistance, Improved Hardness, Long Potlife, Low Energy Consumption, Low Temperature-Curing, Low Viscosity

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Performance Highlights

UCECOAT 7700 is characterized by:

  • Translucent to white appearance
  • Low viscosity
  • Tack-free after water evaporation
  • Very high reactivity in both clear and pigmented systems
  • Excellent stability
  • Good compatibility and easy to formulate

UV/EB cured products based on UCECOAT 7700 are characterized by the following performance properties:

  • Outstanding hardness and scratch resistance
  • Excellent stain resistance

The actual properties of UV cured products also depend on the selection of the other formulation components, such as additives and photoinitiators.

Applications & Uses

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

Formulated UV curable products containing UCECOAT 7700 are typically applied by spray and curtain coating methods due to its low viscosity. It may also be applied by roller and T-bar in field applied applications. For application by roll coater, a viscosity thickener should be added.

UCECOAT 7700 is recommended for use in:

  • Pigmented coatings on furniture
  • Clear topcoats for wood furniture
  • Hard coatings on melamine paper foils and plastic substrates
  • Field applied clear coatings on wood, concrete, VCT, and resilient flooring

Properties

Appearance
White
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1.05g/ml
MFFT6°C
Non-Volatile Matter33.5-36.5%
Particle Sizemax. 150nm
Persoz Hardness After UV Curing360sec
Persoz Hardness Before UV Curing135sec
pH Value7.0-8.5
Viscosity (25°C)max. 200cP/mPa·s

Safety & Health

Precautions

Before using UCECOAT 7700, 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 7700.