Products in Monomers: Flexography 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® 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® 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® 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.

EBECRYL® 130 is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed as an active diluent, monomer, and rheology modifier within the CASE Ingredients framework. This clear liquid offers attributes such as a high gloss, enhanced hardness, and heat resistance. Catering to sectors like automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging, it excels in applications like automotive OEM coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing methods, including flexography and gravure. Its efficient features encompass faster curing cycles, low energy consumption, and temperature-curing benefits, making it a valuable component across diverse coating and printing applications.

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.

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® 180 serves as an active diluent, monomer, and rheology modifier within the CASE Ingredients category. This clear liquid, characterized by its high gloss and improved hardness, finds applications across various sectors like paints and coatings, printing, and packaging. Specifically tailored for wood coatings, industrial applications including leather and textiles, and packaging coatings, it offers benefits such as low energy consumption and radiation-curable properties. Compatible with diverse printing methods like flexography, gravure, and screen printing, it ensures efficient performance with a low carbon footprint and VOC-free attributes.

PHOTOMER® 4306 is a high boiling point monomeric liquid with a relative low viscosity. PHOTOMER® 4306 is a tetra functional monomer which under exposure to ionizing radiation or added sources of free radicals undergoes polymerization.

Photomer® 4039 is a monofunctional aromatic acrylate of low viscosity, low odor, moderate cure speed and classified as a mild skin irritant. Due to modification of its aromatic backbone, it has been found useful as a flexibilizer and is suggested for UV curable litho, screen and flexographic inks, clear litho coatings, and lacquers.

PHOTOMER® 4666 is a mixture of penta-acrylate and hexa-acrylate monomer.

PHOTOMER® 4399 is a medium viscosity mixture of penta-acrylate and hexa-acrylate monomer for UV/EB curable coatings and inks on paper, foil, wood and plastic substrates. It imparts excellent abrasion and scratch resistance as well as fast cure response together with good water and chemical resistance when formulated into UV/EB curable applications.

PHOTOMER® 4600 is a medium viscosity mixture of penta-acrylate and hexa-acrylate monomer for UV/EB curable coatings and inks on paper, foil, wood and plastic substrates. It imparts excellent abrasion and scratch resistance as well as fast cure response when formulated into UV/EB curable applications.

PHOTOMER® 4226 (DPGDA) is an aliphatic difunctional acrylate of low viscosity used as diluent for UV and EB radiation curable formulations.

Photomer® 4035 is a monofunctional aromatic acrylate of low viscosity, moderate odor and good cure speed. Due to the Monofunctional character of its backbone, it has been found useful as a flexibilizer and as an adhesion promoter. Photomer® 4035 is recommended for use in UV/EB curable screen, flexographic inks, clear coatings and lacquers.

PHOTOMER® 4127 (NPGPODA) is a low viscosity monomer used to dilute oligomers. It exhibits a low surface tension and very good wetting properties. It is particularly suitable for use in UV/EB curable varnishes for industrial uses, graphic arts, as well as screen printing, flexo and other inks on metal, paper/paperboard, plastic and on wood.