EBECRYL® 896

EBECRYL® 896 is a multifunctional monomer which polymerizes when exposed to sources of free radicals. It is composed primarily of the pentaacrylate and hexaacrylate esters of dipentaerythritol. EBECRYL® 896 is particularly useful in UV (ultraviolet) and EB (electron beam) curable inks and coatings where improved cure response, hardness and scratch/abrasion resistance are required.

Principal: allnex Radcure

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

End Uses: Lithographic Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Radiation Curable Ink

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Monomer
Product Code
MITM15764
Single Ingredient
Yes
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Performance Highlights
  • EBECRYL® 896 is characterized by:
    • High acrylate functionality
    • Lower viscosity compared with standard DPHA
    • Low in acid value resulting in better ink/water balance when used in litho inks
  • UV/EB cured products based on EBECRYL® 896 are characterized by the following performance properties:
    • Fast cure response
    • High cross-link density
    • Improved scratch and abrasion resistance
    • Excellent hardness
    • Good chemical resistance
  • The actual properties of UV/EB cured products also depend on the selection of the other formulation components, such as reactive diluent(s), additives and photo initiators.

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Coating End Applications
Cure Method
Ink & Toner End Applications
Markets
Applications
Product Application
  • Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 896 may be applied by lithographic, screen, gravure, direct or reverse roll, and curtain coating methods.
  • EBECRYL® 896 is recommended for use in:
    • UV/EB curable inks and coatings where fast cure response high cross-link density are desired

Properties

Physical Form

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. EBECRYL® 896 can become partially crystalline during storage at ambient temperatures.
  • Crystallization does not impact the quality of the product.
  • Before use, crystallized material should be fully liquified by heating for 48 hours at 60°C.
  • Ovens or hotboxes are recommended methods of heating.
  • Heating bands or blankets should not be used.
  • It is recommended that during heating the material be agitated at regular intervals to assure redistribution of polymerization inhibitor and oxygen.

Other

Appearance
Clear liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Yellowish
Odor (SDS)
Ester acrylate
Other Hazards
Polymerization may occur from excessive heat, contamination or exposure to direct sunlight .
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 2.0GardnerGardner Color Scale
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 0.2mg KOH/g
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.16g/cm³
Molecular Weight520.0g/mol
Viscosity6000.0mPa.sAt 25°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (SDS)min. 100.0°C
Density (SDS)1.17g/cm³
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.013hPaAt 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)5000.0-10000.0mPa.sat 25°C
Volatile Content (SDS)max. 0.5%