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UCECOAT® 7856 is a white radiation-curable coating known for its solvent-free, tin-free, and VOC-free properties. Tailored for the paints and coatings sector, it serves applications in building and construction, wood finishes, and industrial coatings, including coil coatings. This clearcoat, radiation-curable, and waterborne coating is best applied through curtain coating, roller, or spray methods on wood substrates, ensuring a versatile and efficient finishing solution.

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Amino Resins, Polyurethanes (PU), Urethane Acrylates

End Uses: Clearcoat, Radiation Curable Coating, Waterborne Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Wood

Features: Easy Formulation, Excellent Colloidal Stability, Excellent Distinctness Of Image, Faster Cycle Time, Good Leveling Properties, Good Responsiveness, Good Scratch Resistance, Good Stain Resistance, Good Water Release, Good Water Resolubility Before Cure, High Clarity, High Gloss, High Hardness, Improved Chemical Resistance, Improved Hardness, Long Potlife, Low Energy Consumption, Low Temperature-Curing, Low Viscosity, Low Yellowing Properties

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Performance Highlights

UCECOAT 7856 is characterized by the following properties:

  • High solids with a low viscosity
  • Excellent colloidal stability
  • Tin-free and stenomer-free composition
  • Easy to formulate with additives
  • Good leveling after application
  • Good water release upon drying
  • Good water resolubility before cure

UV/EB cured formulations based on UCECOAT 7856 are characterized by the following performance properties:

  • High gloss and distinctness of image (DOI)
  • High clarity and low yellowing
  • Good hardness and scratch resistance
  • Good stain and chemical resistance

The final properties of UV/EB energy cured formulations also depend on the selection of the other components such as additives and photoinitiators.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

Water-based UV curable formulations containing UCECOAT 7856 are typically applied by spray, curtain coating roll coating. Additional methods may also be used.

UCECOAT 7856 is recommended for use in:

  • Clear topcoats for wooden furniture
  • Clear topcoats for plastic substrates

Properties

Appearance
White
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
MFFTmax. 0°C
Density (25°C)1.1g/ml
Non-Volatile Matter43.0-46.0%
Particle Sizemax. 100nm
pH Value6.5-7.5
Viscosity (25°C)max. 500cP/mPa·s

Safety & Health

Precautions

Before using UCECOAT 7856, 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

Shelf Life
12 Months
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 7856.