Products in Specialty Coatings: Screen Printing Ink

EBECRYL® 40, formulated by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating recognized for its bisphenol-A-free composition and low carbon footprint (PCF). This VOC-free and solvent-free product finds application across various sectors, including paints and coatings, printing, and packaging. Specifically designed for building and construction paints, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings, it supports printing methods like flexography, gravure, inkjet, offset, and screen printing.

EBECRYL® 225 is a ten-functional aliphatic urethane acrylate, demonstrates exceptional performance with films exhibiting outstanding surface hardness and minimal haze development after abrasion following polymerization. Notably, EBECRYL® 225 distinguishes itself by not containing intentionally added organic tin compounds, heavy metals, or quinones. The liquid physical form enhances its ease of use in various applications. This product is characterized by a range of features including improved hardness, long pot life, faster cycle time, high gloss, low-temperature curing, improved chemical resistance, and low energy consumption. Overall, EBECRYL® 225 is a versatile solution for applications demanding durability and high-quality finishes.

EBECRYL® 140 is a clear, liquid radiation-curable coating tailored for diverse applications. This formulation, categorized under CASE Ingredients, combines properties like improved chemical resistance and hardness with efficiency features such as faster cycle time and low energy consumption. Targeted sectors include paints and coatings and printing and packaging, especially for wood finishes, industrial coatings, and packaging applications. Utilizing radiation cure methods, it ensures optimal performance on wood surfaces and offers compatibility with various printing inks.

EBECRYL® 160, a reactive diluent, is a staple in ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) energy-curable coatings and inks. This versatile compound imparts crosslinking to coatings and inks, maintaining flexibility and toughness. Among common triacrylate diluents in energy-curable formulations, EBECRYL® 160 leads in reactivity and viscosity reduction of oligomers. Compatible with a broad spectrum of acrylated resins used in UV/EB curing applications, EBECRYL® 160's attributes, including hardness, abrasion resistance, and high gloss, contribute to its popularity in overprint varnishes, inks, coatings, and electronic applications like photoresists.

EBECRYL® 286 is an aliphatic urethane diacrylate oligomer diluted with 25% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate (TPGDA)(1) monomer that sets itself apart by excluding intentionally added organic tin compounds and heavy metals. This versatile product finds application in radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, varnishes, and screen printing ink. Noteworthy features include faster cycle time, a good balance of properties, high gloss, improved mechanical resistance, long pot life, low energy consumption, low-temperature curing, and outdoor durability. Additionally, EBECRYL® 286 aligns with labeling claims of being bisphenol A-free, boasting a low carbon footprint (PCF), and promoting a solvent-free formulation.

EBECRYL® 331 is a wetting and dispersing agent designed for use in both solvent-free and solvent-containing UV systems. Functioning as a low molecular weight additive, it actively deflocculates and stabilizes pigments through electrical charging at the pigment surface. The high wetting power of EBECRYL® 331 enables the formulation of coatings and inks with elevated gloss and improved color strength. Additionally, it effectively prevents the settling of pigments and extenders, contributing to good leveling properties in the final product. This dispersant and wetting agent belong to the chemical family of bentonite and is applied in various end uses such as radiation-curable coatings, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, flexography inks, and gravure inks. It is labeled as VOC-free and Bisphenol A-free.

EBECRYL® 3708, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid suitable for radiation-curable coatings across automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. Highlighting its eco-friendly attributes, the product boasts a low carbon footprint (PCF) and is devoid of solvents and VOCs. It finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, building and construction finishes, and specialized coatings like flexography and gravure printing. With compatibility spanning plastics to wood, this radiation-curable coating offers versatile application methods such as curtain, dip, and roller coating techniques.

MODAFLOW® 9200 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology suitable for various markets, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging. It finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and printing inks such as flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. This radiation-curable coating is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance and utilizing radiation cure as its cure method.

EBECRYL® 3701, a product of CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings across automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. Emphasizing environmental responsibility, it carries labeling claims like low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free. Tailored applications encompass automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and diverse printing applications such as flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing. With versatile application methods like curtain coating, dip coating, and gravure coating, it caters to substrates like plastics and wood.

EBECRYL® 114 is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating designed as a monomer and active diluent. Tailored for markets like paints and coatings and printing and packaging, it boasts a low carbon footprint, VOC-free, and solvent-free attributes. Noteworthy features include exceptional adhesion, improved flexibility, and a prolonged pot life. Ideal for various printing techniques such as flexography, gravure, and screen printing, its compatibility extends to plastics. Application methods encompass curtain coating, gravure coating, and roller techniques.

MODAFLOW® RESIN is an acrylic flow modifier specifically formulated without the addition of silicone. It finds application in non-aqueous industrial coatings and powder coatings, where its primary functions include enhancing flow and leveling, reducing issues like pinholes, fisheyes, craters, and orange peel. This product contributes to improved substrate wetting and helps maintain or enhance substrate adhesion. Additionally, MODAFLOW® RESIN serves as a defoaming agent, aids in air release, and facilitates pigment dispersion. It is employed in various coating applications such as top coats, powder coatings, radiation-curable coatings, clearcoats, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, varnishes, flexography inks, solventborne coatings, gravure inks, and lithographic inks. Notably, it adheres to labeling claims of being VOC-free, APEO-free, and Tin-free.

EBECRYL® 171 is a methacrylate-modified acidic adhesion-promoting agent, that serves as a valuable modifier for ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable coatings. Specifically designed for optimal performance, it is recommended for use in coatings on various substrates such as metal, glass, plastics, and melamine paper. Acting as a coupling agent and adhesion promoter, EBECRYL® 171 boasts features like long pot life, multi-substrate adhesion, faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, and low energy consumption. Its versatility finds application in furniture coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, gravure printing, and screen printing.

EBECRYL® 3639 is a unique epoxy acrylate known for its good flexibility and exceptionally high reactivity. It is particularly recommended for formulating radiation-curable coatings and inks that require a combination of excellent flexibility, high reactivity, and outstanding scratch and chemical resistance. End uses for EBECRYL® 3639 include gravure ink, radiation-curable coatings, varnishes, flexography ink, and screen printing ink. This product features labeling claims of low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free.

EBECRYL® 266 is a tin-free aliphatic urethane triacrylate oligomer, is distinguished by its light color and excellent cure response. Films cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) exhibit noteworthy properties typical of aliphatic urethanes, including good flexibility, toughness, abrasion resistance, and light stability. EBECRYL® 266 finds versatile applications in radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, varnishes, and screen printing ink, and is suitable for ink and toner types like gravure ink and screen printing ink. Its tin-free formulation adds to its appeal, making it a reliable choice for various coating and ink formulations.

EBECRYL® 205 is a tin-free aromatic urethane triacrylate oligomer diluted with 25% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate (TPGDA)(1) monomer, produces films with commendable flexibility, acceptable abrasion resistance, and excellent adhesion to various substrates when cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB). This versatile product finds application in radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, and screen printing ink. EBECRYL® 205 excels in various application methods such as curtain coating, gravure coating, and roller application, making it suitable for both gravure and screen printing ink formulations.

EBECRYL® 1291 is a urethane acrylate oligomer tailored for radiation cure applications, especially in automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. This clear liquid formulation boasts attributes like high gloss, enhanced hardness, and remarkable scratch resistance. With its low energy consumption and temperature-curing capabilities, it ensures efficient performance across various applications, such as automotive OEM coatings, vehicle refinishing, and industrial coatings. Suited for methods like curtain coating and gravure coating, it offers versatility with flexography, gravure, and screen printing inks.

EBECRYL® 113 is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating primarily based on acrylics and acrylates. Serving various markets like paints and coatings and printing and packaging, it stands out for its low carbon footprint, VOC-free nature, and solvent-free composition. This product offers benefits such as improved flexibility, adhesion, and a prolonged pot life. Compatible with plastics and wood, it's tailored for applications like wood coatings, industrial coatings, and various printing inks, especially gravure and screen printing.

EBECRYL® 244 is a urethane acrylates-based oligomer by CASE Ingredients, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability. With a focus on environmental responsibility, it boasts bisphenol A-free content, a low carbon footprint, and is both solvent-free and VOC-free. This formulation excels in paints and coatings, printing, and packaging, especially for film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes. Known for its heat resistance, improved flexibility, and mechanical durability, EBECRYL® 244 ensures optimal performance with benefits like extended pot life, low energy consumption, and radiation-curable attributes.

EBECRYL® 1710, belonging to the acrylics and acrylates chemical family, functions as an oligomer within the CASE Ingredients realm. Marketed primarily for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors, this clear liquid is ideal for applications like packaging coatings, including flexography, gravure, and screen printing. Designed for compatibility with plastics, it efficiently cures through radiation methods, serving as a radiation-curable coating.

EBECRYL® 1360 is a cloudy liquid radiation-curable coating designed for various applications. Notably, it offers faster cycle times, extended pot life, and energy-efficient features. Tailored for automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors, it excels in automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings, among others. The product is applied using methods like curtain, dip, and gravure coating on compatible surfaces like wood, offering a clear finish with varnish capabilities.

EBECRYL® 110 is an oxyethylated acrylate monomer, distinguishes itself with low odor and viscosity. Tailored for UV/EB cured coatings, it reduces viscosity and boosts flexibility. Key features encompass faster cycle time, improved flexibility, long potlife, low energy consumption, and low temperature-curing. Utilizing radiation cure, EBECRYL® 110 is presented in liquid form.

FluorAcryl 7298 is a perfluoropolyether (PFPE) used as an additive in other UV curable coatings to reduce surface tension and improve water, oil and stain resistance. Films and coatings with 7298 may be expected to provide anti-fouling and easy cleaning from fingerprints and other contaminants. FluorAcryl 7298 is compatible with many monomers, such as TMPTA. With or without pigments and other particulates, 7298 rapidly UV cures in the presence or absence of oxygen.

SU 511 is a difunctional aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer developed for UV/EB cure coating applications requiring good toughness, good adhesion on glass and plastics and non-yellowing properties.

FluorAcryl 3298 is a hydrophobic and oleophobic acrylate that produces hard scratch resistance coatings. This oligomer is compatible with UV/EB curing. FluorAcryl has a high Tg, good water resistance, high impact strength and good solvent resistance.

SU 5347 is a difunctional aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer developed for UV/EB cure coating applications requiring good flexibility, low viscosity and non-yellowing properties.

Radglo® P-09 is UV Blue in color with ultra-violet responsive fluorescent pigments for solvent-based formulations. A dyed/pigmented thermoset sulphonamide-melamine-paraformaldehyde resin.

SU 580 is a di-functional aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer. This product is characterized good flexibility, good toughness, excellent durability and non-yellowing properties.

FluorAcryl 1939 is a bifunctional perfluoropolyether (PFPE) urethane acrylate. FluorAcryl is a surface modifier that improves gloss. It is compatible and miscible with low molecular weight reactive UV-curable diluents and acrylic monomers. Some of the properties of FluorAcryl 1939 include good release agent, good water and oil repellency and good chemical resistance. As a surface modifier this also offers good hardness, substrate-wetting and flow-properties. Recommended dosage is between 0.5–5% w/w. During application and UV light curing, FluorAcryl blooms quickly and effectively on the surface of the coating, imparting low surface energy and non-stick E2C properties. FluorAcryl is made for UV curable coatings use.

Radglo® P-X-0936 is UV Green in color with ultra-violet responsive fluorescent pigments for solvent-based formulations. A dyed/pigmented thermoset sulphonamide-melamine-paraformaldehyde resin.