European Coatings Journal - 14.07.2023 | Richard Plenderleith | RADIATION CURING

GRAFTING PHOTOINITIATORS TO ACRYLATES

UV curing is a technology used in many application areas including inks, coatings and 3D printing. The technology brings benefits, such as: low VOCs - 100 % solids systems, low energy curing, low temperature curing, instantaneous reaction and high throughput [1]. Products produced by UV curing are often used in scenarios where the article can come into contact with consumers. In addition to this, workers producing such articles may come into contact with raw material or UV formulations. Ensuring safety of workers by selecting raw materials with appropriate hazard, and safety of consumers by additionally mitigating the migration of chemical ...
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