Products in Inkjet Printing: Radiation Curable Coating

Efka® PX 4733 is an advanced polymeric dispersant with a core-shell structure. It is a 100% active, liquid dispersant with high pigment loading at low mill base viscosity. Particularly effective in UV-curable and mild-solvent ink-jet systems, it is suitable for use in UV-curable ink systems, including flexographic, lithographic, and screen inks.

Deuteron® MM 110 comprises finely dispersed PMU (polymethyl urea) particles within DPGDA (dipropylene glycol diacrylate). Tailored as matting agents, these preparations are particularly designed for thin-layer UV-curable coatings and inks. The product presents as a white or yellowish dispersion, offering a specialized solution for achieving desired surface finishes in UV-curable applications.

Deuteron® MM 100 consists of finely dispersed PMU (polymethyl urea) particles within DPGDA (propylene glycol diacrylate). Specifically crafted as matting agents, these preparations cater especially to thin-layer UV-curable coatings and inks. The appearance of this product manifests as a grayish dispersion, offering a unique solution for desired surface finishes in UV-curable applications.

S-381-N5 is a modified, micronized blend of natural and synthetic wax that has a uniform melting range peaking at 91°C. Shamrock's product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

UCECOAT® 2801 is a flexible option. This product offers better multi-substrate adhesion and hardness, with an emphasis on short cycle time, low energy usage, and long pot life. UCECOAT® 2801 improves formulation performance and is perfect for overprint varnishes, can coatings, and other packaging coatings. Its advantages also apply to inks and printing, especially inkjet printing. UCECOAT® 2801 is a dependable option that combines efficiency, durability, and versatility for improved application performance.

EBECRYL® 3203 is a low viscosity diluted epoxy acrylate, stands out for its exceptional pigment wetting properties, particularly with black pigments. Its fast cure response, when formulated with other oligomers and cured via ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB), adds to its versatility. Primarily designed as a grinding aid, EBECRYL® 3203 is used for preparing high pigment loading pigment pastes using equipment such as triple roll mills or bead mills. It is particularly well-suited for the grinding of black pigments, white pigments, and inorganic pigments and fillers. Noteworthy features include a faster cycle time, low energy consumption, a long pot life, and improved hardness. These attributes make EBECRYL® 3203 a valuable choice for formulators aiming for efficient and high-quality pigment dispersions.

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.

UCECOAT® 2806 include exceptional mechanical qualities, colloidal stability, great reactivity, and easy water redispersibility. This product guarantees minimal energy usage and an extended potlife because to its low temperature-curing, sticky properties, and faster cycle time. UCECOAT® 2806 is specifically designed for use in food and beverage packaging as well as packaging coatings, overprint varnishes, and printing inks.

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.

Neptune 5223 is a synthetic wax that has been oxidized to provide water wettability and has a uniform melting range peaking at 97°C.

EBECRYL® LEO 10101 is a clear to hazy liquid radiation-curable coating tailored for the industrial, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. With a bisphenol A-free composition and a low carbon footprint (PCF), it offers a solvent-free and voc-free solution. Designed for applications in leather and textiles, packaging coatings, and various printing methods such as flexography, gravure printing, inkjet printing, and screen printing, it serves as both a radiation-curable coating and ink.

S-381-N1 is a micronized synthetic and natural wax alloy that has a uniform melting range peaking at 91°C. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

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.

MODAFLOW® AQ 3025 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology designed for automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging markets. This waterborne coating is applied in various sectors such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, decorative paints, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and diverse printing inks like flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Utilizing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates and offers a clear appearance.

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® 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® 81 is a radiation-curable coating designed for various applications in the paint and coatings industry. This clear liquid product, which is bisphenol-a-free, low-carbon footprint, solvent-free, and voc-free, finds its place in building and construction paints, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and furniture coatings. It's also utilized in the printing and packaging sectors for packaging coatings, overprint varnishes, and various printing inks like flexography and inkjet ink. With application methods including curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, slot-die, and spray, it is primarily compatible with wood substrates.

EBECRYL® 83 is a radiation-curable coating presented in a clear liquid form. Recognized for being bisphenol A-free, it stands out with a low carbon footprint (pcf) while being solvent-free and voc-free. Catering to the paints and coatings industry, it serves multiple sectors, including building and construction, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings. Additionally, it finds application in the printing and packaging realm, particularly in the formulation of packaging coatings, overprint varnishes, and various printing inks such as flexography and inkjet ink. This versatile product can be applied through curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, slot-die, and spray methods, primarily on wood substrates.

SPP-10 is a low molecular weight polypropylene texturing agent. The SPP Series consists of polypropylene powders in a controlled range of particle sizes. These products are stir-in powders that can be easily dispersed under high-speed mixing in solvent, UV, or water-based inks & coatings.

EBECRYL® 8210 is a radiation-curable coating characterized by its bisphenol A-free composition, low carbon footprint (pcf), solvent-free nature, and voc-free formulation. Tailored for markets like paints and coatings, printing, and packaging, it finds application in various sectors, including building and construction for wood coatings and finishes, industrial coatings, furniture coatings, and specialty coatings. This clear liquid coating is applied using methods such as curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, slot-die, and spray techniques on wood substrates. It is specifically designed for inkjet printing applications, ensuring optimal performance.

EBECRYL® 820 is a low-viscosity polyester acrylate oligomer known for its exceptional pigment wetting properties, making it an ideal choice as a pigment grinding resin. This resin is designed for use in various applications, including inkjet ink, radiation-curable coatings, flexography ink, and coatings in wood, furniture, and industrial settings. EBECRYL® 820 exhibits a fast cure response when formulated with other oligomers and cured through ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) methods. It is available in liquid form.

EBECRYL® 4859, formulated by CASE Ingredients, is a radiation-curable coating characterized by its bisphenol A-free composition and eco-friendly attributes like low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free. This clear liquid product targets markets such as paints and coatings, printing, and packaging. It finds applications in wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings. Utilizing application methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, and slot-die, it is specially formulated for inkjet ink compatibility in printing applications.

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.

S-395-N2 is a synthetic wax with a DSC melt peak above 120°C, good crystallinity and high onset of melt. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

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.

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® 117 is a hydroxyl-functional monoacrylate monomer, is recognized for its low odor, excellent adhesion, and heightened reactivity. Primarily employed in UV/EB cured coatings and adhesives, it effectively reduces viscosity and enhances flexibility. With applications in flexography ink, radiation-curable coatings, and inkjet ink, as well as roles in resin manufacturing and other specialty coatings, EBECRYL® 117 stands as a versatile solution in diverse industries.

EBECRYL® 5781 by CASE Ingredients is a bio-based radiation-curable coating, emphasizing environmental responsibility through its bisphenol A-free composition and low carbon footprint (PCF). Available in both liquid and crystalline forms, this versatile product is tailored for applications such as wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialized printing methods like flexography and inkjet printing. Its primary application method is gravure coating, demonstrating compatibility primarily with wood substrates.

UCECOAT® 2802, intended for printing inks and coating containers, stands out. This product guarantees better flexibility, harderness, and a longer pot life with its reduced energy consumption. Faster cycle times are made possible by its low-temperature curing capability, which raises overall efficiency. UCECOAT® 2802 offers a flexible solution, suitable for a range of applications in can coatings, other packaging coatings, and overprint varnishes. Its water-soluble nature and transparent to bluish appearance make it a perfect option for inkjet printing in the packaging and printing sector.

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.

S-395-N5 is a synthetic wax with a DSC melt peak above 120°C, good crystallinity and high onset of melt. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

CeraSPERSE 174 is synthetic wax and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) compounded in refined linseed oil. Shamrock’s CeraSPERSE products are manufactured using a controlled crystallization process that allows the production of 1 micron wax dispersions. These wax compounds have a translucent appearance with a shiny gloss and a creamy feel. In addition to our standard products, Shamrock can develop and produce a wide range of compounds on a make-to-order basis.

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.

S-363 is a synthetic wax alloy showing melting peaks ranging from 92 – 141°C. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

EBECRYL® 416 is a chlorinated polyester resin free from intentionally added bisphenol A that is expertly blended with a trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) monomer. Cured films via ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) showcase excellent adhesion to metals, plastics, and paper. Noteworthy features include a well-balanced set of properties, extended pot life, multi-substrate adhesion, faster cycle time, improved flexibility, and high gloss. Applications span screen printing ink, gravure ink, offset ink, radiation-curable coatings, and flexography ink.