Hardening at the speed of light

UV/EB-curing adhesives have a major significance in the marketplace nowadays. They come into their own where extremely fast drying times are required and one of the components forming the joint is transparent to allow passage of the UV or EB rays – such as in the case of glass-bonded-to-metal components used in optical applications. Owing to the low emission levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC) produced, and a high level of cost-efficiency, radiation-curing is regarded as a “green”, sustainable technology that has above-average growth potential. As one of the leading manufacturers of acrylate monomers/oligomers and pre-formulated compounds for UV- and electron-beam-curing adhesives, we can provide precisely the knowledge and competence that our customers need. Indeed, we have specifically developed the Photomer® range to replace solvent-based adhesive products in the production of UV/EB-curing pressure-sensitive and lamination adhesives.

Cognis solutions: Photomer® monomers, oligomers and adhesion promoters for UV/EB-curable adhesive systems

  • Ecological benefit: Range of renewable oleochemical-based acrylates and methacrylates
  • Performance benefit: Product concept with the ability to optimize adhesion to various substrates
  • Technological advances: Solvent-free UV/EB monomers (worldwide patents); useful in low-odor, low-extractable adhesives

Cognis solution: Self-initiating oligomer (Photomer® 5424, US patent)

  • Potential to reduce extractables
  • Promotes adhesion to metals and plastics

Cognis solution: Low-surface tension methoxy ether acrylate (Photomer® 8427)

  • Improves flow on low surface energy film
  • Reduces coating defects
  • Reduces shrinkage and improves adhesion in UV-cured film

Cognis solutions: Bisomer® monomers for use in anaerobic adhesives as locking compounds or sealants to secure, seal and retain close-fitting parts and for 2-component methacrylate adhesives.
Ecological benefit: Range of products free from R (risk) phrases
Performance benefit: Product concepts with the ability to improve hardness, reduce viscosity, increase impact strength and improve flexibility

QUICK FINDER