Products in Film & Foil Coatings: Low Energy Consumption

UCECOAT® 2803 is a flexible solution designed to meet the needs of the printing and packaging sectors. This product is specifically designed for use with packaging coatings, film, foil coatings, overprint varnishes, and inkjet printing. Its benefits include a faster cycle time, reduced energy usage, and a long pot life. With enhanced flexibility, mechanical resistance, and hardness, UCECOAT® 2803 guarantees top performance in a range of applications. This composition, which is specifically made for paints and coatings, improves the effectiveness of printing inks and coating containers.

EBECRYL® LED 03 is a low-viscosity amine-modified polyether acrylate oligomer designed for use as a co-resin in UV-curable formulations. When incorporated into formulations alongside an appropriate photo initiator system, EBECRYL® LED 03 enables the curing of formulations using UV LED, UVA, or other lower-energy UV sources while also showing benefits in high-energy UV systems. This oligomer enhances surface cure by addressing the issue of oxygen inhibition in the free radical process. The product is labeled as monomer-free, VOC-free, bisphenol-A-free, and solvent-free, emphasizing its environmental and safety characteristics.

EBECRYL® 572 is an inert resin diluted in TMPTA, providing good adhesion to various substrates such as plastics and metals. It is developed specifically for UV and EB-cured offset lithographic inks, exhibiting excellent lithographic behavior, pigment wetting, and high reactivity. Suited for UV offset lithography on plastics and metals, it can be used in flexo, screen, gravure, and OPV applications. Features include a faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, low energy consumption, and a long pot life.

EBECRYL® 3411, formulated by CASE Ingredients, is a solvent-free and VOC-free radiation-curable coating designed for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging industries. Emphasizing a low carbon footprint, it excels in applications like film coatings, overprint varnishes, and specialty coatings. Tailored for diverse printing methods such as flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing, its liquid form ensures ease of application via methods like air knife, curtain, and rod coating. This product's clear appearance signifies its purity and quality, making it ideal for various ink types, including flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing inks.

EBECRYL® 7110 is an acrylated amine primarily employed as a hydrogen donor or photoactivator in ultraviolet light (UV)-curable coatings and inks. When combined with a photosensitizer like benzophenone, it facilitates a rapid UV cure response in the presence of air by counteracting the inhibitory effects of oxygen at the surface of the coating or ink. This compound also enhances adhesion to plastic substrates and lowers viscosity when utilized as a primary component in UV adhesives and coatings. It finds applications in various end uses, including inkjet ink, radiation-curable coatings, flexography ink, and varnishes.

EBECRYL® 3700, from CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid tailored for radiation-curable coatings in the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Recognized for its eco-friendly attributes, it boasts labeling claims such as low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free. Ideal for diverse applications, including packaging coatings, film and foil coatings, and overprint varnishes, it seamlessly integrates with methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. This formulation is compatible with various inks like flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing inks, ensuring versatile utility in the industry.

EBECRYL® 245 is an aliphatic urethane diacrylate oligomer diluted with 25% tripropylene glycol diacrylate, delivers films with commendable flexibility and non-yellowing properties when cured by UV or EB. This product is particularly recommended for applications in flexible screen inks and coatings, as well as coatings on PVC, linoleum, and flexible plastics. Classified as a radiation-curable coating, EBECRYL® 245 is also suitable for varnishes. Additionally, it finds application in ink and toner types such as gravure ink and screen printing ink.

EBECRYL® 8110 is a radiation-curable coating available as a clear to slightly hazy liquid. This formulation, free from bisphenol A, emphasizes eco-conscious attributes with its low carbon footprint, solvent-free, and voc-free characteristics. Tailored for specific markets, it finds applications in printing and packaging, particularly for packaging coatings and film and foil coatings. The product supports various application methods, including dip coating, gravure coating, and slot-die, ensuring versatility in usage.

EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT is a bisphenol A epoxy acrylate oligomer, diluted with 30% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate. Known for their fast cure response and relatively low viscosity, films cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) display characteristics such as high gloss, high surface hardness, flexibility, and superior chemical resistance typical of epoxy. This product is recommended for use in various applications, including overprint varnishes, paper upgrading, and wood fillers. End uses for EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT encompass gravure ink, lithographic ink, radiation-curable coatings, varnishes, flexography ink, and screen printing ink. The ink and toner types suitable for this product include flexography ink, gravure ink, lithographic ink, and screen printing ink.

EBECRYL® LEO 10103 is a radiation-curable coating specifically designed for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging markets. Recognized for its bisphenol A-free, solvent-free, and VOC-free attributes, this sustainable product is ideal for packaging coatings, including film and foil coatings, as well as flexography and inkjet printing applications, serving both as a radiation-curable coating and ink.

EBECRYL® 3720-TM40, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings. It boasts a low carbon footprint (PCF) and is both solvent-free and VOC-free. Tailored for the paints and coatings and printing and packaging markets, this product excels in packaging coatings, including film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes. Its application methods encompass curtain, dip, gravure, roller, and slot-die coating techniques, all utilizing radiation cure technology.

EBECRYL® 3720, a creation of CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings. This product, marked by a low carbon footprint (PCF) and being solvent-free and VOC-free, targets the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Its applications encompass packaging coatings, including film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes, along with specialized areas like gravure and screen printing. The product's versatility is evident in its compatibility with various application methods such as curtain, dip, and gravure coating.

EBECRYL® 375 is a tetramercapto derivative designed as an adhesion promoter on metal surfaces. It is employed in acrylated systems at concentrations ranging from 2% to 10% to enhance adhesion and flexibility. The product boasts labeling claims such as VOC-free, solvent-free, bisphenol A-free, and a low carbon footprint (PCF). Suitable for use in radiation-curable coatings and varnishes, it finds application in film and foil coatings, overprint varnishes, and other specialty coatings. EBECRYL® 375 is a valuable solution for improving adhesion and flexibility in metal-focused formulations.

EBECRYL® 1141 is a purified ditrimethylolpropane tetra acrylate characterized by a reduced content of residual components. This specific formulation makes it particularly suitable for use in ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable coatings and inks. Additionally, it delivers significant improvements in cure response, hardness, chemical resistance, scratch resistance, and abrasion resistance. EBECRYL® 1141 demonstrates effectiveness in various applications, with a notable impact on lithographic offset inks and overprint varnishes. Its tailored composition makes it a valuable component for achieving enhanced performance and desirable properties in cured coatings and inks.

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.

EBECRYL® 305 is designed for electron beam (EB) and ultraviolet (UV)--cured flexographic inks, and excels in providing excellent adhesion across a broad spectrum of plastic substrates. Developed with a specific focus on achieving strong adhesion to polyolefin substrates, including uncoated polypropylene. EBECRYL® 305 is capable of being utilized as the primary component of the pigment concentrate and as a diluent component. Notable features include a faster cycle time, long pot life, low energy consumption, and low-temperature curing, making it a reliable choice for ink formulations with a focus on efficiency and adhesion to challenging plastic substrates.

EBECRYL® 145, an Xi-free aliphatic difunctional acrylate with low surface tension, is a propoxylated (2) neopentyl glycol diacrylate. Renowned for its viscosity-reducing and solvency attributes in UV/EB curable formulations, it serves as a potent monomer for crafting coatings and inks with low viscosity and volatility. Highly recommended for clear and pigmented coatings, overprint varnishes, flexo and inkjet inks, as well as pressure-sensitive adhesives, EBECRYL® 145 is a versatile solution for achieving optimal performance in various applications.

EBECRYL® 1300 is a radiation-curable liquid oligomer from the Acrylics and Acrylates family within CASE Ingredients. This clear liquid offers attributes such as faster cycle time, extended pot life, and benefits like low energy consumption and temperature-curing advantages. Tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors, it finds its niche in applications like packaging coatings for film and foil and other specialty coatings.

EBECRYL® 4833, by CASE Ingredients, offers a bisphenol A-free formulation with a low carbon footprint (PCF). This radiation-curable coating, presented as a clear liquid, targets the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Tailored for applications like film and foil coatings and various packaging coatings on plastics, it supports multiple application methods such as curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, and slot-die.

EBECRYL® 452, by CASE Ingredients, is a bisphenol A-free, low-carbon footprint (PCF) radiation-curable coating tailored for the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Specifically designed for packaging coatings, it excels in can coatings, film and foil coatings, overprint varnishes, primers, and lacquers. This liquid formulation is optimized for radiation cure applications, complementing both flexography and inkjet printing with its clear, dark appearance.

EBECRYL® 341 is a silicone-free slip additive master batch, enhances slip between cured coatings, promoting good inter-coat adhesion and glueability. It is ideal for overprint varnish and other radiation-curable formulations requiring excellent slip properties without the use of silicone additives. Functioning as a slip control agent, EBECRYL® 341 boasts labeling claims of being low-carbon footprint (PCF), VOC-free, bisphenol A-free, and solvent-free. Noteworthy features include a long pot life, high gloss, and a faster cycle time. 

EBECRYL® 446 is a modified chlorinated polyester resin diluted in TMPTA (32%), designed primarily for grinding in lithographic ink formulations. This product exhibits excellent pigment wetting and dispersion characteristics. The end uses of EBECRYL® 446 include radiation-curable coatings. It features a range of advantages, such as low energy consumption, a good balance of properties, improved flexibility, long pot life, multi-substrate adhesion, high gloss, faster cycle time, and low-temperature curing. Furthermore, EBECRYL® 446 adheres to labeling claims such as low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free, making it an environmentally friendly choice.

EBECRYL® 303, crafted by CASE Ingredients, is a cutting-edge product tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors. Notably Bisphenol A-free and boasting a low carbon footprint, this solvent-free and VOC-free liquid is optimized for applications like film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes. Its versatility shines in printing techniques such as flexography, gravure, inkjet, and screen printing, especially on plastic substrates. With efficient curtain and gravure coating methods, it ensures rapid radiation curing, delivering a clear and impeccable finish.

EBECRYL® 3608 is a fatty acid-modified epoxy acrylate oligomer, diluted with 15% of oligotriacrylate (OTA 480) (1). It stands out for its low odor, light color, low irritancy, excellent pigment wetting properties, and favorable cure response when exposed to ultraviolet light (UV) or an electron beam (EB). This versatile product finds recommendation in a variety of applications, including lithographic and screen inks and coatings, overprint varnishes, coatings on cardboard, chipboard, paper, and rigid plastics, as well as paper upgrading. End uses for EBECRYL® 3608 encompass radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, varnishes, offset ink, flexography ink, screen printing ink, and lithographic ink. The application methods suitable for this product include curtain coating, gravure coating, lithography, roller application, and screen coating.

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.