EBECRYL® 118

EBECRYL® 118 is an aromatic monofunctional acrylate that can be used as a reactive diluent in ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) curing formulations. EBECRYL® 118 is a good diluent for a variety of acrylated oligomers. In formulations, it can lower Tg and increase flexibility of the UV/EB cured polymer while maintaining strength and toughness and improving substrate adhesion.

Principal: allnex Radcure

Chemical Family: Acrylate Esters

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Reactive Diluent
Product Code
MITM16319
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

EBECRYL® 118

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Performance Highlights

EBECRYL® 118 is characterized by:

  • Low viscosity
  • Secondary hydroxyl functionality

UV/EB cured products containing EBECRYL® 118 are characterized by the following performance properties:

  • Good reactivity
  • Improved flexibility
  • Decreased Tg
  • Reduced shrinkage, improved adhesion
  • Moisture resistance

The actual properties of UV/EB cured products also depend on the selection of other formulation components such as reactive diluents, additives and photo initiators.

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Ink & Toner End Applications
Product Applications

Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 118 may be applied via direct or reverse roll, offset gravure, metering rod, slot die, knife over roll, air knife, curtain, immersion, and spin coating methods, as well as offset and screen printing.

EBECRYL® 118 is recommended for use in:

  • Coatings and inks with adhesion to plastics such as treated polyolefins and plasticized PVC
  • Flexible coatings for paper and plastic
  • 3D printing/additive manufacturing formulations
  • Moisture resistant coatings

Properties

Physical Form

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000001
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Care should be taken not to expose the product to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis or acids.
  • This might cause uncontrollable polymerization of the product with the generation of heat.
  • Storage and handling should be in stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene or baked phenolic lined containers.
  • Procedures that remove or displace oxygen from the material should be avoided.
  • Do not store this material under an oxygen free atmosphere.
  • Dry air is recommended to displace material removed from the container.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Use with adequate ventilation.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Clear, non-viscous liquid
Color (SDS)
Light yellow
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
IATA/ICAO Technical name (N.O.S.)
Acrylic oligomer
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN3082
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
IMO/IMDG Technical name (N.O.S.)
Acrylic oligomer
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN3082
Odor (SDS)
Acrylate
Other Hazards
Polymerization may occur from excessive heat, contamination or exposure to direct sunlight .
Protect from Freezing
Yes
TDG Canada Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
TDG Canada Technical name (N.O.S.)
Acrylic oligomer
TDG Canada UN Number
UN3082
Temperature Control
Yes
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
USA/DOT Technical name (N.O.S.)
Acrylic oligomer
USA/DOT UN Number
UN3082
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 2.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation265.0 %%at Break
Tensile Modulus11600.0 psipsiDynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA)
Tensile Strength1300.0 psipsi
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 2.0 GardnerGardnerGardner Color Scale
Refractive Index1.528-at 20°C
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.16 g/mLg/mLAt 25°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)max. 25.0 °C°CDynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) UV cured 125 μm thick films, tan (Delta)
Molecular Weight222.0 g/molg/mol
Storage Temperature39.0-104.0 °F°F
Viscosity215.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)443.0 °C°C
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 200.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)1.12-1.17 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Flash Point (SDS)212.0 °C°Cat 1.013 hPa
Melting Point (SDS)-48.0 °C°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)5.3 g/Lg/Lat 20°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.004 hPahPaAt 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)150.0-300.0 mPa.smPa.sat 25⁰C, low viscous liquid
Volatile Content (SDS)max. 0.1 %(W/W)%(W/W)
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life0.0 dd