EBECRYL® 3700-25R

EBECRYL® 3700-25R is the bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate, EBECRYL® 3700, diluted 25% by weight with the reactive diluent tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA) (1) to provide a lower viscosity, easier handling product. EBECRYL® 3700-25R exhibits low odor and fast cure response. Films of EBECRYL® 3700-25R cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) demonstrate high gloss, high surface hardness, and the superior chemical resistance typical of an epoxy resin.

Principal: allnex Radcure

Chemical Name: Bisphenol A epoxy diacrylate

Chemical Family: Epoxy Acrylates

End Uses: Laminating Adhesive, Lithographic Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Screen Printing Ink, Sealer, Wood Filler

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Monomer
Product Code
MITM00389
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Diacrylate Oligomer, Bisphenol A-Epichlorohydrin Acrylate
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Performance Highlights

EBECRYL® 3700-25R is characterized by:

  • Very fast cure response
  • Low odor

UV/EB cured products based on EBECRYL® 3700-25R are characterized by the following performance properties:

  • High gloss
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Surface hardness

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

Applications & Uses

Adhesive & Sealant End Applications
Application Method
Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Ink & Toner End Applications
Markets
Applications
Product Applications

Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 3700-25R 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® 3700-25R is recommended for use in

  • Adhesives for paper lamination
  • Screen inks and coatings
  • Lithographic ink
  • Wood fillers
  • Overprint varnishes
  • Paper upgrading

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Contains any chemicals listed on Prop 65 (including impurities, residues, catalysts, monomers, and by-products and excluding heavy metals)?

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity Reduction

Graph I shows the viscosity reduction of EBECRYL® 3700-25R with 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), and tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA). Although viscosity reduction can be achieved with non-reactive solvents, reactive diluents are preferred because they are converted during UV/EB exposure to form a part of the coating or ink, thus reducing solvent emissions. The specific reactive diluents used will influence performance properties such as hardness and flexibility.

GRAPH I
EBECRYL® 3700-25R - Viscosity Reduction With Reactive Diluents

Graph II illustrates the change in viscosity of EBECRYL® 3700-25R with increasing temperature.

GRAPH II
EBECRYL® 3700-25R - Viscosity vs. Temperature

 

 

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000001
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling 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
Light brown - light green
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Yellowish
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
IATA/ICAO Technical name (N.O.S.)
Tripropylene glycol diacrylate
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN3082
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
IMO/IMDG Technical name (N.O.S.)
Tripropylene glycol diacrylate
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN3082
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Ester acrylate
Other Hazards
Polymerization may occur from excessive heat, contamination or exposure to direct sunlight.
TDG Canada Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
TDG Canada Technical name (N.O.S.)
Tripropylene glycol diacrylate
TDG Canada UN Number
UN3082
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
USA/DOT Technical name (N.O.S.)
Tripropylene glycol diacrylate
USA/DOT UN Number
UN3082
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 3.0 GardnerGardnerGardner Color Scale
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 0.75 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Epoxy Group Contentmax. 0.21 %%
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation4.0 %%at break, UV cured 125 μ thick films
Tensile Strength110.0 MPaMPa
Tensile Strength15900.0 psipsiat break, UV cured 125 μ thick films
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.15 g/mLg/mLAt 25°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)71.0 °C°CDynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) at break, UV cured 125 μ thick films
Viscosity8000.0-20000.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 25°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Oligomer Content75.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 100.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)1.15 g/cm³g/cm³
Flash Point (SDS)185.0 °C°CCleveland Open Cup
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.013 hPahPaat 20°C