Photomer 3016
IGM Resins USA Inc. · Photomer
Photomer 3016 is a high viscosity, non-volatile, difunctional acrylate ester derived from a low molecular weight aromatic epoxy resin. It exhibits fast cure speed, low odor, high surface hardness, very high gloss finish, and excellent scuff and solvent resistance. It is used in lithographic, screen printing, metal deco inks, clear coatings for paper, wood, rigid plastics, and in varnishes and lacquers.
- Excellent solvent resistance
- Enhanced surface properties
- Excellent gloss
- Fast cure speed
- Excellent scuff resistance
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- Bisphenol A Epoxy Diacrylate
- CAS number(s)
- 55818-57-0
- EC number
- 500-130-2
- Molecular formula
- C21H25ClO5
- InChI key
- RYSXGWPNVZQNNB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- INCI name
- Epoxy Resin
- Synonyms
- Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Diacrylate Oligomer, Bisphenol A-epichlorohydrin Acrylate, 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol, Oligomeric Reaction Products with 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane, Esters with Acrylic Acid
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State | Liquid | - |
| Appearance | Viscous | - |
| Color | Colorless | - |
| Flash Point | > 130 | °C |
| Vapor Pressure | < 0.0001 (at 20°C) | Pa |
| Relative Density | 1.195 (at 20°C) | - |
| Water Solubility | 0.082 (at 20°C) | g/L |
| Partition Coefficient | log Pow 1.6 - 3.8 | - |
| Autoignition Temperature | 465 | °C |
| Kinematic viscosity | 1830 (at 70°C) | mm²/s |
| Dynamic viscosity | 2140 (at 70°C) | mPa s |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Appearance | Clear Viscous Liquid | - | Visual |
| at 60 °C | Viscosity | 4000 - 7000 | mPa.s | Brookfield, ISO 2555 |
| - | Colour | ≤ 2 | - | Gardner, ISO 4630 |
| - | Acid Value | ≤ 3 | mg KOH/g | ISO 660 |
| at 20 °C | Refractive Index | 1.5575 | - | - |
| - | Shelf Life | Durable for at least 12 months | - | - |
- Product groups
- Energy Curing ResinsEpoxy Acrylates
- Applications
- Lithographic printingPrinting inksClear & specialty coatingsScreen printingGeneral coatings
- Functions
- Curing agentFilm former
- Market segments
- Protective coatingsPrinting inks & coatings
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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