EBECRYL® 3420

EBECRYL® 3420 is a low viscosity, modified epoxy acrylate, exhibits excellent pigment wetting ability, making it particularly well-suited for UV offset lithography and UV flexo inks. This versatile product can also be applied in various other applications, including screen printing, gravure, and overprint varnishes (OPV). Key features of EBECRYL® 3420 include improved flexibility, long pot life, good pigment wetting, high pigment loading, high gloss, improved chemical resistance, faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, and low energy consumption.

Brand: EBECRYL (314 products)

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Features: Faster Cycle Time, Good Pigment Wetting, High Gloss, High Pigment Loading, Improved Chemical Resistance, Improved Flexibility, Long Potlife, Low Energy Consumption, Low Temperature-Curing

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates,
Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
CASE Ingredients Functions: Binder & Resin,
Oligomer
Technologies: CASE Ingredients
Product Families: CASE Ingredients — Monomers & Intermediates
Oligomers
CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders
Acrylics,
Epoxies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Low Carbon Footprint (PCF),
Solvent-free,
VOC-free
CASE Ingredients Features: Faster Cycle Time,
Good Pigment Wetting,
High Gloss,
High Pigment Loading,
Improved Chemical Resistance,
Improved Flexibility,
Long Potlife,
Low Energy Consumption,
Low Temperature-Curing

Applications & Uses

Markets: Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications: Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
Other Packaging Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Other Packaging Coatings
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
Flexography,
Inkjet Printing,
Offset & Lithographic Printing
Application Method: Gravure Coating,
Lithography,
Screen Coating
Cure Method: Radiation Cure
Coating Type: Radiation Curable Coating
Ink & Toner Type: Flexography Ink,
Lithographic Ink,
Offset Ink
Suggested Applications: EBECRYL® 3420 is especially suited for UV offset lithography and UV flexoinks but can of course be used for other applications such as screen,gravure, OPV.

Properties

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 2	mgKOH/g	-
Color	max. 3	Gardner	-
Functionality (Theoretical)	2	-	-
Hopler Viscosity (25°C)	22000	mPa.s	-

Safety & Health

Precaution: The following is a summary of the precautions to be taken when handling this product. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet for further details.Although EBECRYL®3420 is not classified as irritant, it is frequently dilutedwith reactive monomers that are irritant. Therefore, Appropriate precautions should be taken to avoid eye and skin contact and to avoid inhalation of the aerosols or vapors. Consult the relevant Safety DataSheet for appropriate handling procedures and protective equipment prior to using this or any other material referred to in this bulletin.See Safety Data Sheet for emergency and first aid procedures.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

China (Mainland),

Regional Availability

Africa
China
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 2 years
Storage and Handling: Care should be taken not to expose radiation curable products to temperatures exceeding 40°C for prolonged periods or to direct sunlight. This might cause uncontrollable polymerization of the product with generation of heat. Storage and handling should be in stainless steel, amber glass, amber polyethylene or baked phenolic lined containers. Do not store this material under an oxygen free atmosphere. Use dry air to displace material removed from the container. This material should not be stored for more than 2 years.