Deuteron® UV RM17

• Deuteron® UV RM products are suitable for all 100 % UV curable systems independent on the applied film thickness.
• The products do not work in aqueous or solvent-based formulations or in presence of the most other surface-active substances such as silicone leveling additives, wetting agents or dispersing additives.

The matting performance improves, the lower the viscosity is the lower the functionalities of the monomers and oligomers are, the lower the reactivity is the higher the dose/intensity of UV radiation during curing is the lower the belt speed is

The use of Deuteron® UV RM15 especially improves performance in:

• Matting without large quantities of active substance
• Very low impact on viscosity 
• Water repellence 
• Smooth / slip surface properties 
• Mechanical properties 
• No adverse effect on flexibility

Especially Hydroxyketones have been proven to be the best suitable initiators for this effect.

Dosage

• 5 - 15 % (calculated on the complete formulation) de- pending on binder, application and required properties.
• The optimum dosage can vary significantly and is highly dependent on the used resins, monomers and initiators. Thus, it is recommended to carry out a ladder study in an additive free system to find the best addition level.
• Typically, 10 % is a good starting point in a variety of formulations. High addition levels can lead to a reduction of the reactivity.

Processing

• To avoid undesired interactions with other additives, laboratory trials with additive-free lacquers, only monomers and oligomers if possible, should be conducted first. The incorporation should be done without shear forces only with a stirrer at a late stage of production to avoid foaming. Grinding processes should be avoided.

• Deuteron® UV RM products are suitable for all 100 % UV curable systems independent on the applied film thickness.
• The products do not work in aqueous or solvent-based formulations or in presence of the most other surface-active substances such as silicone levelling additives, wetting agents or dispersing additives.

The matting performance improves, the lower the viscosity is the lower the functionalities of the monomers and oligomers are, the lower the reactivity is the higher the dose/intensity of UV radiation during curing is the lower the belt speed is

The use of Deuteron® UV RM15 especially improves performance in:

• Matting without large quantities of active substance
• Very low impact on viscosity 
• Water repellence 
• Smooth / slip surface properties 
• Mechanical properties 
• No adverse effect on flexibility

Especially Hydroxyketones have been proven to be the best suitable initiators for this effect.

Dosage

• 5 - 15 % (calculated on the complete formulation) de- pending on binder, application and required properties.
• The optimum dosage can vary significantly and is highly dependent on the used resins, monomers and initiators. Thus, it is recommended to carry out a ladder study in an additive free system to find the best addition level.
• Typically, 10 % is a good starting point in a variety of formulations. High addition levels can lead to a reduction of the reactivity.

Processing

• To avoid undesired interactions with other additives, laboratory trials with additive-free lacquers, only monomers and oligomers if possible, should be conducted first. The incorporation should be done without shear forces only with a stirrer at a late stage of production to avoid foaming. Grinding processes should be avoided.

• Steel drum (25 kg net)
• Steel drum (190 kg net)

• 12 months at room temperature and dry conditions.
• Storage temperature should not exceed 35 °C. Stir well before use as phase separation can occur while storing.