EBECRYL® 1608

CASE Ingredients Features: Faster Cycle TimeHigh GlossImproved Chemical ResistanceImproved HardnessLong PotlifeLow Energy ConsumptionLow Temperature-CuringWater Resistance
Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Epoxy & Epoxy DerivativesAcrylics & AcrylatesEpoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Molecular Weight: 500.0 - 500.0 g/mol

EBECRYL® 1608 is a diacrylate ester of bisphenol A epoxy resin with a 20% dilution of oligotriacrylate (OTA 480)(1), stands out for its low odor, light color, low irritancy, and rapid cure response. Ideal for various application methods such as lithographic, screen, gravure, direct or reverse roll, and curtain coating, this resin finds recommendation in a range of UV/EB curable products. EBECRYL® 1608 excels in overprint varnishes, lithographic and screen inks, coatings on wood, cardboard, chipboard, paper, and rigid plastics, as well as in applications requiring low residual odor.

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions: Binder & Resin

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Furniture Coatings
Industrial Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Other Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Other Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Offset & Lithographic Printing

Paints & Coatings — Specialty Coatings

Other Specialty Coatings

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders

Acrylics
Epoxies

Other characteristics

Brand: EBECRYL
End Uses: Lithographic Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Varnishes
Features: Faster Cycle Time, High Gloss, Improved Chemical Resistance, Improved Hardness, Long Potlife, Low Energy Consumption, Low Temperature-Curing, Water Resistance
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Wood
Markets: Paints & Coatings
Printing & Packaging
Shelf LIfe: 2 years
Cure: Radiation Cure
Coating Type: Radiation Curable Coating
Varnishes
Technology: CASE Ingredients
Labeling Claims: Low Carbon Footprint (PCF)
Solvent-free
VOC-free
Ink and Toner Type: Lithographic Ink
Application Methods: Curtain Coating
Gravure Coating
Roller
Country Availability: Brazil
Canada
Mexico
USA
Suggested Applications: Formulated UV/EB curable products containing EBECRYL® 1608 may be applied by lithographic, screen, gravure, direct or reverse roll, and curtain coating methods.; Overprint varnishes; Lithographic and screen inks and varnishes; Coatings on wood, cardboard, chipboard, paper and rigid plastics; Paper upgrading; Coatings where low residual odor is required
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces: Wood

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Density	1.17	g/cm³
Functionality (Theoretical)	2	—
Molecular Weight (Theoretical)	500	—
OTA-480	20	% wt
Polymer Solids Content	80	% wt

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