Excellent silk feel effect resin for energy curable systems.
Product description
Applications
Overprint varnish, applied by flexoOverprint varnish, applied by screen
AgiSyn™ 248 is an excellent silk feel effect resin for coatings cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB). Silky feel in combination with low gloss levels are obtained by combining AgiSyn™ 248 with 8-12% conventional matting agent such as Acematt® 3600, Deuteron® MK or Gasil® UV-55C. AgiSyn™ 248 consists of about 45% Renewable Raw Materials.
Form supplied
Liquid
Specification
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color | ≤ 6 | Gardner | PM-ZB-QA-106 | |
| Hydroxyl value | 20 - 60 | mg KOH/g | PM-ZB-QA-109 | |
| Viscosity at 25°C | 55 - 95 | mPa·s | JISZ8803 |
Typical Values
| Property | Test Condition | Value | Unit | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid value | ≤ 3 | mg KOH/g | PM-ZB-QA-103 | |
| Biobased carbon content | 45 | % | ASTM D6866-20 B | |
| Density at 25ºC | 0,95 - 1,00 | g/cm3 | JISK0061 | |
| Odour | Typical | |||
| Theoretical functionality | 3 | C=C | ||
| Theoretical mol mass | 900 | g/mol |
Storage
The resin should be stored indoors in the original, unopened and undamaged containers in a dry place at storage temperatures 5 - 30°C. Exposure to direct sunlight should be avoided.
Storage time
Covestro represents that the product will meet the specifications or values set forth in section "specifications or characteristic data" above, whatever is applicable, until the expiry date mentioned on the Certificate of Analysis 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 expiry date is typically 365 days after last quality control unless specified otherwise on the Certificate of Analysis. If the expiry date is met it 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 expiry date is met and Covestro shall not be responsible or liable in any way for the product failing to meet specifications or the set values after the expiry date is met.
Health and Safety Information
Before working with this product, you must read and become familiar with the available information on its risks, proper use, and handling. Information is available in several forms, e.g., in particular in the currently valid safety data sheets and product labels. For further information contact your Covestro representative.
Disclaimer
General
The manner in which you use our products, technical assistance and information (whether verbal, written or by way of production evaluations), including any suggested formulations and recommendations, are beyond our control. Therefore, it is imperative that you test our products to determine suitability for your processing and intended uses. Your analysis must at least include testing to determine suitability from a technical, health, safety, and environmental and regulatory standpoint. Such testing has not necessarily been done by Covestro, and Covestro has not obtained any approvals or licenses for a particular use or application of the product.
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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
Contact
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