EO3-TMPTA Monomer Application scenarios
1. Coatings Industry
Plastic, wood, and metal coatings; UV-curable coatings
Serves as an active diluent to adjust system viscosity, delivering superior flexibility, adhesion, and weather resistance.
2. Inks and Printing
UV-curable inks; UV-curable inks for metal printing resistant to mechanical processing (used on beverage cans, metal bottle caps, etc.)
Enhances ink crosslink density and curing speed, imparting excellent flexibility and adhesion to the final coating to withstand subsequent stamping and forming processes on metal substrates.
3. Adhesives
Radiation-curable adhesives
Functions as a multifunctional monomer to enhance curing performance and cohesive strength.
4. Electronics & Specialty Materials
Electronic materials; photoresists, photosensitive polymers
Provides high reactivity and moderate functionality in photopolymerization formulations for manufacturing fine electronic components or optical recording media.
5. Composites & Others
Composites; 3D printing inks, brightening films, etc.
Serves as a reactive diluent monomer, forming cured films with strong abrasion and corrosion resistance.
🎨 Core Value: Key Component for Balanced Performance
EO3-TMPTA’s core value lies in balancing multiple critical properties of light-curable materials:
Improved Workability: Compared to non-ethoxylated TMPTA, its lower viscosity facilitates easier mixing with other resins and monomers, enhancing application ease.
Enhanced Final Properties: The introduced ethoxy chain provides superior flexibility and substrate adhesion while reducing volume shrinkage during curing, minimizing internal stresses in the coating.
Reduced Irritation: As an improved version of TMPTA, it exhibits lower skin irritation, offering advantages in both production and application processes.
Description
EO3-TMPTA Monomer / Ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate CAS 28961-43-5
| Appearance |
Colorless or light yellow clear liquid |
| Solid Content(wt) |
≥99.0% |
| Color (Pt-Co) |
≤60APHA |
| Viscosity @25 deg. C |
45-80cps |
| Acid Value |
≤1.0mg KOH/g |
| Moisture (K.F) |
≤0.2% |
EO3-TMPTA Applications
In terms of the versatility of its applications, EO3-TMPTA can be considered “versatile” and performs well in many coatings and printing fields. In terms of wood coatings, wood, as a traditional and widely used building and decorative material, has always attracted attention for its surface protection and decorative needs. Wood coatings formulated with EO3-TMPTA can provide wood with excellent wear and weather resistance, effectively preventing wood from problems such as decay, discoloration and deformation due to long-term exposure to the natural environment. For example, the use of coatings containing EO3-TMPTA on outdoor wooden structures such as wooden houses and boardwalks, as well as high-quality indoor wooden furniture, can significantly extend the service life of the wood while maintaining its attractive appearance and good texture.
When it comes to PVC coatings, PVC materials are widely used in many industries such as construction, packaging, and electronics due to their unique physical and chemical properties. However, they also face problems such as poor scratch resistance and poor gloss retention. The addition of EO3-TMPTA . Through its efficient radiation curing reaction mechanism, it can form a tightly cross-linked polymer network, enhancing the hardness and wear resistance of the PVC coating. This makes the surface of the PVC product less prone to damage during long-term use, and it can maintain good gloss and color stability. Take common PVC pipes and decorative panels as an example. After being treated with EO3-TMPTA modified coatings, not only do they have a brighter appearance, but they also better resist external friction and impact during daily handling, installation and use, reducing the occurrence of surface scratches and wear, thereby improving product quality and added value.
In the field of plastic coatings, there are many different types of plastics, each with its own unique surface characteristics and performance requirements. EO3-TMPTA, with its good compatibility and reactivity, can closely bond with different types of plastic substrates to provide excellent protection and decorative effects for plastics. For some high-performance plastics, such as engineering plastics used in automotive parts and electronic equipment housings, the use of coatings containing EO3-TMPTA can improve the surface hardness, chemical resistance and UV resistance of the plastic, meeting the requirements of these products in complex use environments. For example, plastic parts in automotive interiors treated with this coating not only resist daily scratches and chemical attacks, but also maintain their color vibrancy in long-term light exposure, improving the overall quality and durability of the automotive interior.
Metal coatings are also an important area where EO3-TMPTA excels. Metal materials are widely used in industrial production and daily life, but metals are susceptible to problems such as oxidation and corrosion. Metal coating systems involving EO3-TMPTA can form a dense protective film on the metal surface, effectively blocking the intrusion of oxygen, moisture and other corrosive media, thereby significantly improving the corrosion resistance of the metal. At the same time, through reasonable formulation design, it can also give the metal coating good adhesion, flexibility and decorative properties, making it widely used in industries such as architectural curtain walls, metal furniture, and machinery manufacturing. For example, in the surface protection of some large steel buildings, the use of metal coatings containing EO3-TMPTA not only ensures that the building does not rust in the long-term wind and rain, but also can present different colors and gloss effects according to design requirements, achieving the dual goals of protection and aesthetics.
EO3-TMPTA also plays an indispensable role in the printing industry. In offset printing inks, with the continuous increase in printing speed and the increasingly stringent requirements for printing quality, the drying speed and curing properties of the ink have become key factors. EO3-TMPTA, as a radiation-curing monomer, can undergo a rapid polymerization reaction under the action of a radiation source such as ultraviolet light, achieving rapid drying and curing of the ink. This greatly improves printing production efficiency, while at the same time reducing the problem of smudging and adhesion of the printed matter during the drying process, ensuring the clarity and vibrancy of the printed matter. For example, in the printing process of some high-quality commercial printed products, such as exquisite picture albums and magazine covers, the use of offset printing inks containing EO3-TMPTA can make the printed patterns clearer and sharper, and the colors more full and bright, meeting the market demand for high-quality printed products.
In the field of flexographic printing and screen printing, due to the particularity of the printing method, there are unique requirements for the rheological and curing properties of the ink. The addition of EO3-TMPTA can optimize the rheological properties of the ink, giving it better transferability and printability during the printing process. At the same time, radiation curing can achieve rapid drying, improve production efficiency and expand the application scope of these two printing methods. For example, in the fields of food packaging and label printing, flexographic and screen printing using inks containing EO3-TMPTA can meet the requirements of fast production and environmental protection while ensuring print quality, providing a reliable solution for product packaging and labeling.
In addition, EO3-TMPTA also makes a unique contribution in the field of varnishes. Varnishes are mainly used to protect and decorate the surface of objects, while also displaying the original texture and color of the object. Varnish formulations with EO3-TMPTA provide good hardness, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance, so that the varnish can protect the surface of the object while maintaining a long-lasting luster and transparency. For example, in the varnish treatment of some high-end wooden handicrafts and musical instrument surfaces, the use of varnishes containing EO3-TMPTA not only highlights the natural texture and feel of the wood, but also provides long-lasting protection against daily wear and tear and stains on the surface, extending the service life and artistic value of the handicrafts and musical instruments.
Looking to the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and people’s ever-increasing demand for material performance, we can imagine that if the molecular structure and synthesis process of EO3-TMPTA can be further optimized, is it possible to develop a radiation-curable monomer with even more outstanding performance? For example, by introducing new functional groups or changing the length and branching structure of the molecular chain, a more perfect balance can be achieved in terms of curing speed, hardness, flexibility, adhesion, and environmental performance. This will not only bring new technological breakthroughs and product upgrades to the existing coatings and printing industries, but also expand their applications in emerging fields such as 3D printing materials and electronic packaging materials, opening up broader prospects for the development of materials science.
EO3-TMPTA Packaging and Shipping
Packing:25kg/drum or 200 kg/drum
Delivery:with in 5-7 working days.
EO3-TMPTA Storage
Being kept in dry, clean warehouse with well ventilation.
Avoid exposing to light and heating.
Protecting the product from leakage, rain and insolation during transportation.
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