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UV+EB Technology

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Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 1

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By Tahereh Hayeri (Neda), Coating Research Institute, Eastern Michigan University Editor’s Note: Coatings for plastic substrates are subject to challenges that can result in reduced gloss appearance and weak adhesion, among other issues. Researchers at Eastern Michigan University developed UV-curable Organic-Inorganic Hybrid (OIH) coatings that are said to offer superior … [Read more...] about Developing Hydrophobic UV-Curable Clearcoats for Plastic Substrates Using Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Technology, Part 1

Inherently Reactive Urethane Acrylate Resins

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By Don Herr, Linda Franceschini, Elaine Ruiz, Yuhong He, Brendan McGrail and Jeff Klang, Arkema-Sartomer BU The uses for solvent-free, 100% solids, liquid UV-curable materials continue to expand as the global pursuit of low carbon footprint, greener technology grows. UV-curable materials can be used for a wide array of applications, including industrial coatings, electronics … [Read more...] about Inherently Reactive Urethane Acrylate Resins

Regulatory News

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Automotive Coatings Phase Out TBAc and pCBtF The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) approved amendments to the rule for Automotive Coatings (Rule 1151). Rule 1151 – Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations phased out two solvents currently exempt from the definition of a VOC that have been determined to have toxic endpoints: … [Read more...] about Regulatory News

Top 5 Articles from UV+EB Technology Magazine

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While work on the first issue of 2025 is well underway, we paused to see which UV+EB Technology articles from 2024 caught the eyes of our readers. The following stories were the top reads from 2024 for visitors to the website. 1. UV-Curable Wood Coatings: Answering the Industry’s Questions UV-Curable Wood Coatings: Answering the Industry’s Questions Over the course of … [Read more...] about Top 5 Articles from UV+EB Technology Magazine

We’ll Leave the Light On for You

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Preventive maintenance can be a touchy subject. As suppliers, we know it’s critical. Customers either agree with that premise or, when completely preventable downtime occurs, eventually come to understand its importance. The idea for this column originated after a conversation with Doctor UV, one of our distributors, about a potential customer. Only one comment (“The lights … [Read more...] about We’ll Leave the Light On for You