Allnex introduces bio-based polyester acrylate

EBECRYL 5849 resin, is the latest addition to Allnex’s portfolio of highly versatile energy curable polyester acrylates. This new resin is plant-based, thus made mostly from bio-based materials. It can be formulated for either UV LED cured coatings or 100% sprayable formulations.

EBECRYL 5849 is a multi-functional polyester acrylate that provides cured films with good hardness and scratch resistance. The product shows excellent thermal and mechanical properties combined with low viscosity, high cure speed and hardness. These properties make it ideal for use in OPVs, flexo inks and matte scratch resistant topcoats for parquet, as well as for high gloss pigmented 100% sprayable furniture applications. The resin can be cured either by EB, UV or UV LED light.

Moreover, it is part of Allnex’s resin portfolio, which contains renewable raw materials. The new resin is plant-based and consists of 56% of renewable content, allowing formulators to incorporate the resin into their bio-based inks and coatings.

"Especially for UV LED cured applications, EBECRYL 5849 has shown outstanding results in terms of reactivity and properties of the final coating,” says Marie-Astrid Goes, Global Marketing Manager at Allnex. "EBECRYL 5849 is not just a high performance resin with unique properties. Due to its high content of renewable raw materials, its development underlines Allnex’s commitment to meet the industries sustainability goals,” she concludes.
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