Photomer 4006

IGM Resins USA Inc.

IGM Resins USA Inc. · Photomer

Photomer 4006 is an aliphatic tri-functional acrylate of low viscosity with excellent cross-linking reactivity. It is an effective reactive diluent with good solvency and viscosity reducing characteristics in UV/EB curable formulations based on epoxy, polyurethane, and polyester oligomers. This product forms homopolymers of high tensile and moderate elongation and is suitable for various industrial applications, including coatings, varnishes, and inks.

Specifications

Identifiers

Chemical name
Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate; Toluene
CAS number(s)
15625-89-5, 108-88-3
EC number
239-701-3; 203-625-9
Synonyms
Aliphatic Tri-functional Acrylate, TMPTA

Technical specifications

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical StateLiquid-
ColorClear-
Melting Point< -20°C
Boiling Point> 390°C
Flash Point194.5 (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup (PMCC))°C
Vapor Pressure0.1 (at 20°C)Pa
Relative Density1.109 (at 20°C)-
Water Solubility0.5 (at 20°C)g/L
Partition Coefficientlog Pow 4.35 (at 20°C)-
Autoignition Temperature385°C
Dynamic viscosity122 (at 20°C)mPa s
Molecular Weight296.31g/mol

Specifications

Test ConditionSpecificationValueUnitTest Method
-AppearanceClear pale yellow liquid-Visual
at 25 °CViscosity70 - 130mPa.sBrookfield, ISO 2555
-Colour≤ 50-APHA, ISO 6271
-Acid Value≤ 0.2mg KOH/gISO 660
-Moisture Content≤ 0.1%Karl Fischer, ISO 4317
-MEHQ content100 - 400ppmSpectrophotometer
-Solvent content≤ 2000ppmGC Analysis
at 25 °CSpecific Gravity1.090 - 1.120g/cm³-
-Refractive Index1.4720 - 1.4760-ISO 489
-Shelf LifeDurable for at least 12 months--
Industries
CASEPackaging & PrintingPaints & Coatings
Product groups
Energy Curing ResinsMonomer Acrylates
Applications
Specialty coatingsPrinting inks
Functions
Curing agentCross-linking agentDiluentMonomerFilm former
Market segments
Printing inks & coatingsProtective coatings

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