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One of the most exciting areas of focus inthis technology area is 100% UV/EB. Becausewith 100% UV/EB, liquid resin instantly turnsinto a solid state, the coating immediatelyreaching its final performance properties. UVis used in many industrial applications suchas furniture coatings, parquet lacquers, plasticcoatings, printings inks and high gloss papercoatings. UV is also a technology which stillhas many opportunities for innovation, notonly to improve the performance in existingapplication areas, but also to take it tonew fields. For example, were developingdecorative coatings and on-site appliedfloor lacquers; here UV will make painting ayear-round, rather than seasonal activity.

And there will be no need to drive to and from a job while each coat of paint dries; it will cure so fast that four coatings can be applied in quick successions, saving valuable time and cutting unnecessary carbon travelling miles.And finally, our solid acrylics are availablefor enhancing the adhesion and flexibilityperformance of your UV/EB formulations.

These coatings dont just look beautiful; theyre stronger and more impact-resistant too. So your laminated kitchen top will withstand the day-to-day stains, knocks and bumps of family life. Your new laptop will survive the daily commute without a scratch. And the beautiful wooden flooring youve laid in your lounge will last, whatever life throws at it.

Energy curable technologiesDSM-AGI has a broad portfolio of Energy curable products including energy curable epoxy acrylate, polyester acrylate, acrylated acrylic and urethane acrylate oligomers as well as a broad range of mono and multifunctional monomers. Cured by ultraviolet light, they create exceptionally durable coatings on a variety of substrates. UV&EB coatings are one of the most sustainable coating technologies, non-flammable and without solvents or Volatile Organic Compounds. In addition, the curing process doesnt require heating, thereby resulting in the lowest carbon footprint with high performance levels.

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AgiSynTM 2832 (2-PEA) 2-Phenoxy ethyl acrylate 192 0,5 max 60 5~15 7 1,515 A monomer with good solvency which as a mono functional diluent will improve adhesion whilst maintaining hardness

AgiSynTM 2839 (THFA) Tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate 156 0,5 max 80 3~12 -20 1,458 This high solvency monomer offers good chemical and water resistance with enhanced adhesion properties

AgiSynTM 2852 (CTFA) Cyclic trimethylolpropane formal acrylate 200 0,3 max 120 15~20 40 1,467 Low odour, non yellowing with good adhesion on plastic and metal. Imparts toughness to films

AgiSynTM 2853 (TDA) Tridecyl acrylate 255 0,5 max 50 5~15 -53 1,448 Low odour and shrinkage with high flexibility

AgiSynTM 2870 (IBOA) Isobornyl acrylate 208 0,5 max 50 5~15 80 1,474 A mono-functional low colour, high Tg monomer which is moisture resistant. It offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates

AgiSynTM 2871 (OPPEOA) O-phenylphenoxyethyl acrylate 268 0,5 max 100 120~150 32 1,576 A low skin irritation, low odour, low volatility and high refractive index monomer

AgiSynTM 2880 (EOEOEA) 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) ethyl acrylate 188 0,5 max 60 3~8 -53 1,435 A highly flexible monomer with high solvency powers, exhibiting low shrinkage and good adhesion to plastics

AgiSynTM 2885 (IDA) Isodecyl acrylate 212 0,5 max 60 5~10 -58 1,438 A hydrophobic and flexible mono functional diluent with low surface tension leading to good adhesion properties. It also offers good pigment wetting

AgiSynTM 2896 (LA) Lauryl acrylate 240 0,5 max 30 4~10 -28 1,444 A highly flexible monomer with a low surface tension, good water resistance and low shrinkage

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AgiSynTM 2815 (TPGDA) Tripropyleneglycol diacrylate 300 0,1 max 100 10~18 64 1,450 A low cost general purpose diluent with good cutting power

AgiSynTM 2816 (HDDA) 1,6 Hexanediol diacrylate 226 0,1 max 60 5~10 41 1,457 A fast curing, low viscosity di-functional monomer with chemical, water and heat resistance. It exhibits excellent adhesion and weatherability properties

AgiSynTM 2829 (TCDDMDA) Tricyclodecane dimethanol diacrylate 304 0,5 max 100 120~160 185 1,503 A flexible, low shrinkage di-functional monomer with good pigment wetting, surface hardness and weatherability properties

AgiSynTM 2831 (DEGDMA) Diethyleneglycol dimethacrylate 242 0,5 max 60 5~10 66 1,457 A high boiling monomer that is used in adhesives and photopolymer plates

AgiSynTM 2833 (DPGDA) Dipropyleneglycol diacryalate 242 0,5 max 40 7~13 96 1,449 A fast curing, low viscosity di-functional monomer with chemical, water and heat resistance. It exhibits excellent adhesion properties

AgiSynTM 2848 (GDA) Difunctional glycol acrylate 300 0,2 max 60 10~20 57 1,454 A TPGDA alternative, lower irritation and shrinkage than TPGDA

AgiSynTM 2826 (BPA3EODA) Ethoxylated (3) bisphenol A diacrylate 468 1,0 max 100 1.400~2.000 67 1,543 Excellent hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance with good chemical, heat, water and abrasion resisatnce. It exhibits low shrinkage and hence good adhesion

AgiSynTM 2881 (BPA4EODA) Ethoxylated (4) bisphenol A diacrylate 512 0,5 max 100 1.000~1.300 63 1,536 Excellent hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance with good chemical, heat, water and abrasion resisatnce. It exhibits low shrinkage and hence good adhesion

AgiSynTM 2883 (BPA10EODMA) Ethoxylated (10) bisphenol A dimethacrylate 808 0,5 max 60 200~700 -1 1,511 A low shrinkage monomer with good hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance that is used in electronic photoresist