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Product description
Anionic, UV-curable polyurethane dispersion.Bayhydrol® UV 2720/1 is used for the formulation of waterborne UV coatings for industrial coating of plastics and wood and other substrates, particularly suitable for pigmented systems. As a thermoformable product it is an ideal solution for postformable coatings.
Applications
Bayhydrol® UV 2720/1 is used for the formulation of waterborne UV coatings, in particular for applications that require good blocking resistance after water evaporation and before UV cure (wood, plastic, pigmented systems). The addition of 1.0 to 2.5 wt. photoinitiator relative to binder has proven effective for initiation. Good results are achieved with Irgacure® 500 (Ciba), Esacure® KIP 100F (Fratelli Lamberti). Viscosity is adjusted by the addition of polyurethane thickeners. As the dispersion has a relatively high surface tension, the formulation should always contain a wetting agent, such as BYK® 348 (BYK). Matting agents and additives can be dispersed directly into the formulation using a dissolver. Bayhydrol® UV 2720/1 can be easily matted using common matting agents. Coalescing agents can only become necessary when film formation is to be achieved below room temperature.After evaporation of the water, coatings formulated in this way can be cured at a speed of up to 10 m/min per 80 W/cm lamp. The water-free coating films are dry and quite blocking resistant but not particularly resistant to chemical or mechanical stress. UV curing yields surfaces with very good mechanical strength and chemical resistance.Many combinations are possible with other dispersions, but these must be checked on a case-by-case basis. Combinations with other waterborne UV systems are also possible. Resistance properties can be improved by post-curing with hydrophilic polyisocyanates (“dual cure”)e.g. Bayhydur® 305 or Bayhydur® XP 2655. The mixing ratio of waterborne UV vormulation to hardener is generally 10 : 1.
Form supplied
Approx. 40 % in water
Specification
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-volatile content | (1g / 1h / 125 °C, convection oven) | 39 - 41 | % by weight | DIN EN ISO 3251 |
| Viscosity at 23 °C,spindle L 1 / 30 rpm | ≤ 200 | mPa*s | DIN EN ISO 2555 | |
| pH | 7,0 - 9,0 |
Typical Values
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average particle size | 50 - 100 | nm | ||
| Pendulumn hardness | approx. 40 | s | before UV-curingDIN 53157 (König) | |
| Pendulumn hardness | approx. 160 | s | after UV-curingDIN 53157 (König) | |
| Density | at 20 °C | approx. 1,06 | g/cm3 | DIN ISO 2811 |
Solubility / thinnability
The product is soluble in water.
Compatibility
The dispersion can only be formulated and applied at pHs > 6.7.The product exhibits very good compatibility to many others dispersions, including UV-curing dispersions. However, compatibility must be tested in each case after setting pH to a value > 6.7.Additions of solvent, which may be necessary as an additive, are generally unproblematic.
Storage
- Storage in original sealed Covestro container. - Recommended storage temperature: 5 - 30 °C. - Protect from frost, intense radiation (light, UV), heat and foreign material. General information: The product is sensitive to frost. Freezing will damage the product irreversibly. Prolonged storage at higher temperatures may result in an increase of average particle size, risk of sedimentation, risk of pH-drift and ultimately coagulation. Even though the product is stabilized by a biocide, contamination with certain bacteria, fungi or algae may render the product unusable.
Storage time
Covestro represents that, for a period of six months following the day of shipment as stated in the respective transport documents, the product will meet the specifications or values set forth in section "specifications or characteristic data" above, what ever is applicable, provided that the product is stored in full compliance with the storage conditions set forth in and referenced under section "storage" above and is otherwise handled appropriately.The lapse of the six months period does not necessarily mean that the product no longer meets specifications or the set values. However, prior to using said product, Covestro recommends to test such a product if it still meets the specifications or the set values. Covestro does not make any representation regarding the product after the lapse of the six months period and Covestro shall not be responsible or liable in any way for the product failing to meet specifications or the set values after the lapse of the six months period.
Health and Safety Information
Disclaimer
General
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Non Medical and non Food Contact
This product is not designated for the manufacture of a medical device or of intermediate products for medical devices (1). This product is also not designated for other specifically regulated applications (e.g. including cosmetics, plant protection, fertilisers, plant strengtheners, food processing, food contact and others). If the intended use of the product is for the manufacture of a medical device or of intermediate products for medical devices or for other specifically regulated applications Covestro must be contacted in advance to provide its agreement to sell such product for such purpose. Nonetheless, any determination as to whether a product is appropriate for use in a medical device or intermediate products for medical devices, for Food Contact products or cosmetic applications must be made solely by the purchaser of the product without relying upon any representations by Covestro.
1) Please see the Guidance on Use of Covestro Products in a Medical Application document.
Sample
Any samples provided by Covestro are for testing purposes only and not for commercial use.
Typical value
These values are typical values only. Unless explicitly agreed in written form, they do not constitute a binding material specification or warranted values
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