Photomer 4141 Plus

IGM Resins USA Inc.

IGM Resins USA Inc. · Photomer

Photomer 4141 Plus is a low viscosity mono-functional acrylated monomer used in UV and EB curable applications. It provides excellent adhesion, good flexibility, non-yellowing, and low shrinkage. It is suitable for use in UV curable coatings and inks for substrates such as paper, wood, metal, and plastics.

Specifications

Identifiers

Chemical name
(5-Ethyl-1,3-dioxan-5-yl)methyl Acrylate; Trimethylolpropane Triacrylate
CAS number(s)
66492-51-1, 15625-89-5
EC number
266-380-7; 239-701-3
Synonyms
Cyclic Trimethylolpropane Formal Acrylate, CTFA, Mono-functional Acrylated Monomer

Technical specifications

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical StateLiquid-
ColorClear-
Molecular Weight200g/mol
pH6.8 - 7.2-
Melting Point-28.72°C
Boiling Point> 200°C
Flash Point> 120°C
Vapor Pressure0.006 (at 20°C)hPa
Relative Density1.099 (at 20°C)-
Water Solubility9.3 (at 25°C)g/L
Partition Coefficientlog Pow 1.9 (at 23°C)-
Autoignition Temperature245°C
Kinematic viscosity16 (at 20°C)mm²/s
Dynamic viscosity18.3 (at 20°C)mPa s

Specifications

Test ConditionSpecificationValueUnitTest Method
-AppearanceClear liquid-Visual
at 25 °CViscosity10 - 20mPa.sBrookfield, ISO 2555
-Colour≤ 100-APHA, ISO 6271
-Acid Value≤ 0.5mg KOH/gISO 660
-Moisture Content≤ 0.2%Karl Fischer, ISO 4317
-MEHQ content≤ 300ppmSpectrophotometer
-TMPTA content< 0.3%-
at 25 °CSpecific Gravity1.080 - 1.110g/cm³-
-Refractive Index1.4600 - 1.4700-ISO 489
-Shelf LifeDurable for at least 12 months--
Industries
CASEPackaging & PrintingPaints & CoatingsPlastics & RubberPulp & Paper
Product groups
Monomer AcrylatesEnergy Curing Resins
Applications
Light-cured polymersUV-curable inksRadiation-curable coatings
Functions
MonomerReactive diluent
Market segments
Printing inks & coatingsPackagingProtective coatings

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