Products in Monomers & Intermediates: Polyester Acrylates

EBECRYL® 833 is a high-functionality polyester acrylate oligomer known for its good reactivity in the presence of free radicals. This oligomer is compatible with a wide range of acrylated resins and serves as a Bisphenol A (BPA)-free alternative to EBECRYL 150 in UV (ultraviolet) and EB (electron beam) curable inks and coatings. It is particularly useful when improved cure response, hardness, and scratch/abrasion resistance are desired. EBECRYL 833 features faster cycle time, improved chemical resistance, improved hardness, long pot life, low energy consumption, and low-temperature curing. Applications include wood coatings and finishes, furniture coatings, and industrial coatings.

EBECRYL® 1830 is a 100% solids hexafunctional polyester acrylate oligomer, stands out for its exceptional performance when cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB). Films derived from EBECRYL® 1830 display remarkable characteristics, including high abrasion resistance, solvent resistance, and hardness. Widely employed in end uses such as radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, varnishes, flexography ink, screen printing ink, and lithographic ink, it finds versatile applications in wood coatings and finishes, as well as furniture and industrial coatings.

EBECRYL® 846 is a modified hexafunctional polyester acrylate oligomer that offers enhanced reactivity. Specifically recommended for lithographic printing inks, this radiation-curable coating provides certain labeling claims, such as being bio-based, solvent-free, and VOC-free. Its appearance is described as that of a clear brown liquid. This oligomer is designed to meet the needs of applications like textile manufacturing and other packaging coatings, making it a versatile choice for various formulations.

EBECRYL® 837 is a 100% solid multifunctional polyester acrylate oligomer known for its versatility in UV (ultraviolet) and EB (electron beam) curable inks and coatings. This oligomer is particularly valuable in applications where enhanced cure response, hardness, and scratch/abrasion resistance are desired. EBECRYL 837 features a range of benefits, including faster cycle time, improved chemical resistance, improved hardness, improved mechanical resistance, long pot life, low energy consumption, and low-temperature curing. It finds applications in wood coatings and finishes, furniture coatings, and industrial coatings.

EBECRYL® 830 is a radiation-curable coating designed for various applications within the paints and coatings industry. This product, distinguished as bisphenol A-free and boasting a low carbon footprint (pcf), is also solvent-free and voc-free. Specifically tailored for building and construction, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings, its application methods include curtain coating, gravure coating, and roller techniques. It is ideally suited for coating wood substrates.

EBECRYL® 838 is a polyester hexaacrylate known for its fast cure response and moderate viscosity. When cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB), films of EBECRYL® 838 display notable characteristics such as good abrasion and scratch resistance, solvent resistance, and hardness. This oligomer is used in radiation-curable coatings and finds applications in offset and lithographic printing, as well as other specialty coatings. Various application methods, including curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die coating, are suitable for utilizing EBECRYL® 838 in different coating processes.

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® 80, formulated by CASE Ingredients, boasts a bisphenol A-free composition and emphasizes a low carbon footprint (PCF), ensuring it remains solvent-free and VOC-free. Tailored for the paints and coatings sector, as well as printing and packaging, this clear liquid finds its applications in building and construction paints, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialized packaging coatings. With compatibility primarily with wood surfaces, it supports various application methods such as air knife coating, curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, rod coating, roller coating, screen coating, and slot-die, all underpinned by radiation cure technology.

ACURE™ 550-100, an acid-free tri-functional polyester acrylate, serves as a primary acceptor in ACURE™ chemistry, offering a balance of excellent coating properties and economic formulation. Noted for its low viscosity and color, ACURE™ 550-100 contributes to high cross-link density, impressive gloss, early hardness development, and robust chemical and mechanical resistance in ACURE™ formulations. Primarily utilized as a crosslinking agent in solvent-borne coatings, it finds application in automotive OEM coatings.

EBECRYL® IBOA, or isobornyl acrylate, is a high-purity, low-color monofunctional diluent monomer that undergoes polymerization when exposed to sources of free radicals. It serves as a diluent that is compatible with a broad range of acrylated oligomers commonly used in UV/EB curing applications. The favorable viscosity reduction and low shrinkage properties of EBECRYL® IBOA make it valuable in various overprint varnishes, inks, and coatings. Applications for EBECRYL® IBOA include wood coatings and finishes, furniture coatings, and industrial coatings, where it contributes to the formulation's properties and performance.

EBECRYL® 780 is a highly functional, carboxylic acid-containing methacrylate oligomer that is diluted in 2-methoxy-1-propanol solvent. This resin demonstrates good cure speed, favorable gloss characteristics, low shrinkage, and excellent adhesion to metal surfaces. It is particularly well-suited for applications in the topcoat of vacuum-metallized cosmetic and filmic materials. EBECRYL® 780 is used in radiation-curable coatings, with applications ranging from automotive OEM coatings to industrial coatings and metal coatings. The primary cure method for this product is radiation cure.

EBECRYL® 892 is a tetra-functional acrylated oligomer with a light color and low viscosity. It is designed to enhance the hardness and solvent resistance of cured inks and coatings. This particular oligomer is well-suited for applications such as lithographic offset inks, flexo inks, and overprint varnishes. Labeling claims for EBECRYL® 892 include being VOC-free, having a low carbon footprint (PCF), and being bisphenol A-free and solvent-free. The resin finds applications in various coating scenarios, including wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings. Application methods can include curtain coating, gravure coating, and roller application.

EBECRYL® 895 is a multifunctional monomer that undergoes polymerization when exposed to sources of free radicals. It primarily consists of the pentaacrylate and hexaacrylate esters of dipentaerythritol. This monomer is especially valuable in UV (ultraviolet) and EB (electron beam) curable inks and coatings where enhanced cure response, hardness, and scratch and abrasion resistance are desired. End uses for EBECRYL® 895 include radiation curable coating applications such as wood coatings and finishes, furniture coatings, and industrial coatings. Common application methods for this monomer include Gravure coating and roller application.

EBECRYL® 154 is a clear to slightly hazy liquid, categorized under polyester acrylates in the CASE Ingredients range. Primarily functioning as an oligomer, it stands out with features such as improved hardness and a longer pot life. Designed for radiation cure applications, this product offers efficient performance with benefits like low energy consumption and quick curing times. Tailored for the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors, it excels in gravure and lithographic printing, as well as specialty coating methods like curtain and dip coating.

EBECRYL® 898 is a white liquid radiation-curable coating tailored for paints, coatings, printing, and packaging markets. It stands out as bisphenol A-free and champions a low carbon footprint (PCF), remaining solvent-free and voc-free. Specifically designed for building and construction paints, wood coatings and finishes, industrial coatings, and various specialty coatings, its application methods include gravure coating, roller, and spray techniques on wood substrates, utilizing radiation cure technology.

ACURE™ 550-105, an acid-free tetra-functional polyester acrylate, acts as an acceptor in ACURE™ chemistry, contributing to exceptional coating properties. Notable for its light color, low irritancy, and overall excellence, ACURE™ 550-105 imparts high cross-link density, good gloss, early hardness development, and robust chemical and mechanical resistance to formulations. The resulting cured film is resilient, avoiding brittleness. Additionally, it meets labeling claims of being VOC-free, isocyanates-free, and having a low carbon footprint (PCF), offering an eco-friendly choice for solvent-borne coatings.

EBECRYL® 524, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a radiation-curable coating known for its bisphenol-A-free composition and eco-friendly attributes, including a low carbon footprint (PCF). This clear to slightly hazy liquid serves diverse markets, such as paints and coatings, printing, and packaging. Its applications span across building and construction, industrial coatings, including furniture, and specialized areas like packaging coatings. Suited for various substrates like metal, paper, plastics, and wood, it's efficiently applied using methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, and slot-die.

EBECRYL® 1871 is a hexafunctional polyester acrylate oligomer that provides high reactivity and the proper ink-water balance necessary for good lithographic printing. Lithographic inks based on EBECRYL® 1871 display excellent rheological properties ensuring good ink transfer from the printing plate to the blanket and then to the substrate, combined with good dot definition.

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.

Designer Molecules Peam-1044 is a polyester acrylate/methacrylate that exhibits excellent adhesion, low warpage, and hydrophobicity. The oligomer has very high thermal stability and low volatility. It can be used as a base resin in a formulation or an additive.

Designer Molecules Peam-645 is a polyester acrylate/methacrylate that exhibits low CTE, high Tg, and high modulus. The oligomer has very high thermal stability and low volatility. It can be used as a base resin in a formulation or as an additive. It exhibits good adhesion on various substrates. The oligomer also exhibits good hydrolytic stability. .