EBECRYL® 4740

EBECRYL® 4740 is a weather-stable aliphatic urethane acrylate having a low viscosity due to the allophanate structure. Formulations based on EBECRYL® 4740 exhibit high reactivity and yield tough and elastic polymers. Coatings formulated with EBECRYL® 4740 are characterized by very good chemical and mechanical resistances, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, and high resistance to yellowing.

Principal: allnex Radcure

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU), Urethane Acrylates

End Uses: Radiation Curable Coating

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Mineral Substrate, Plastics, Wood

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Chemical Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, High Reactivity, Improved Mechanical Resistance, Low Viscosity, Weatherstable, Yellowing Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Binder
Product Code
MITM00330
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Coating End Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • EBECRYL® 4740 is used in the formulation of radiation-curing coatings (UV and electron beam) for the coating of wood, plastics, and mineral substrates via the roller, spray, and curtain coating processes.
  • Due to the elastic properties of EBECRYL® 4740, the product is especially suitable for coatings on flexible substrates or as an additional binder to modify the elasticity of radiation curing coatings.
Formulation Stability
  • Depending on the application, the coating can be adjusted to the appropriate viscosity using standard reactive diluents such as dipropylene glycol diacrylate (DPGDA), 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), and trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) or solvents such as butyl acetate.
  • EBECRYL® 4740 coating formulations require less reactive diluent, and thus the binder properties are retained over a broad range of viscosities. Application at higher temperatures is also possible.
  • The reactive diluent must be selected carefully as it may impact considerably on the properties and storage stability of the coating. Because of the many potential combinations with reactive diluents and solvents, compatibility must be tested in each individual case.
  • UV curing of coatings formulated with EBECRYL® 4740 requires the addition of standard commercial photoinitiators. Typical levels are 4-6%, though this may vary to meet the reactivity requirements of the application. In the case of EB curing, a low oxygen atmosphere must be ensured to avoid surface inhibition.
  • Lower gloss coatings can be produced using standard matting agents. EBECRYL® 4740 should be taken with respect to sedimentation, which may cause the coating to gel prematurely.

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)?

Safety & Health

Safety Precautions
  • Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Direct contact with EBECRYL® 4740 may cause moderate eye and skin irritation. Use with adequate ventilation.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000001
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • The maximum recommended storage temperature for EBECRYL® 4740 is 4°C to 40°C (39°F to 104°F). Care should be taken not to expose the product to high temperature conditions, direct sunlight, ignition sources, oxidizing agents, alkalis or acids. Prevent inadvertent contact with peroxides and other radical initiators and contact with copper, copper alloys, carbon steel, iron and rust. 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.
  • EBECRYL® 4740 can become hazy upon storage. This haze is reversible by stirring and/or oven heating to a maximum of 60°C.

Other

Appearance
Clear to hazy
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Colorless
Immiscible In (SDS)
Water
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Slight
Other Hazards
Polymerization may occur from excessive heat, contamination or exposure to direct sunlight.
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Number0.2 mg KOH/gmg KOH/g
Hydroxyl Content0.1 %%
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Elongation17.0 %%at Break
Tensile Strength22.0 MPaMPa
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.14 g/mLg/mLAt 20°C
Flash Pointmin. 100.0 °C°C
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)30.0 °C°C
Viscosity8000.0 mPa.smPa.sat 23°C
Material Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Isocyanate Contentmax. 0.08 %%
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)4.0-6.0 %%
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.14 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Flash Point (SDS)155.0 °C°CDIN EN ISO 2719 at 0.1kPa
Vapor Pressure (SDS)34.0 hPahPaat 20°C