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SR217: New Specialty Monomer for UV/EB Applications

Target applications include inkjet, flexo, and screen inks, metal and plastic coatings and laminating adhesives

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Sartomer has introduced SR217, a new UV/EB-curable monomer that is suited to a wide range of applications, including inkjet, flexo, and screen inks, metal and plastic coatings and laminating adhesives. This monofunctional monomer has a very low viscosity and surface tension and makes an excellent diluent. It is hydrophobic, and demonstrates good weathering resistance. SR217 is similar in performance to isobornyl acrylate (IBOA), but it has a sweeter, milder odor. In situations where IBOA can...

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