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Wednesday, April 16th, 2014
We are excited to announce that representatives from PL Industries, a division of Esstech, Inc., will be attending the 2014 UV & EB Technology Expo and Conference, May 12th through the 14th, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois.
Our own Dr. Mike Idacavage will be teaching a short course on the fundamentals of polymer chemistry for professionals in the UV/EB technical field. The course will include an in-depth discussion on the chemistry of the photoinitiation process and will highlight a variety of polymer characterization techniques for UV/EB polymers. Click here for more information!
Please contact sales@esstechinc.com to set up an appointment to discuss custom solutions for:
- Industrial Coatings
- Ink Jet
- Graphic Arts
- Cosmetics
- 3D Printing
- Electronics
We look forward to seeing you at RadTech 2014!
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Tags: 3-d printing, adhesion promoter, cosmetics, electronics, esstech, graphic arts, industrial coatings, Monomer, photoinitiators, pigment dispersions, PL Industries, urethane acrylate, UV-LED, uv.eb
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Friday, May 10th, 2013
It was our pleasure to attend the Advanced Energy 2013 Conference in NYC.
We appreciate the many comments and questions we received regarding our presentation, UV CURING – ENABLING PHOTOVOLTAICS. Please Contact Us to continue the discussions!
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Tags: acrylate, adhesives, Advanced Energy Conference, hydrophobic monomers, Methacrylate, Photovoltaics, solar panels, urethanes, UV, UV Curing
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Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Item Code: X-753-0000
Product Name: Methacryloyloxyethyl Succinate
CAS#: 20882-04-6
EC No: 244-096-4
INCI: HEMA Succinate
SYNONYMS: mono-2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl Succinate, 4-(2-(methacryloyloxy)ethoxy)-4-oxobutanoic acid
HEMA succinate is a carboxylic acid-containing methacrylate that functions as an adhesion promoter in a variety of applications. X-753-0000 demonstrates an affinity toward bonding with aluminum, cold rolled steel, stainless steel and tin-free steel when cured “neat” or when formulated with one of our urethane acrylates such as EXOTHANE 108.
HEMA succinate’s low viscosity makes it an an easy to incorporate and reactive diluent. Its’ monomethacrylate functionality allows it to promote adhesion in soak-off or temporary systems while improving “removability”.
Contact us directly to discuss your application and request samples, techsupport@esstechinc.com.
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Tags: 20882-04-6, adhesion promoter, Adhesive Monomer, aluminum, cold rolled steel, EXOTHANE 108, HEMA SUCCINATE, Methacrylate, Methacryloyloxyethyl Succinate, mono-2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl succinate, stainless steel, tin-free steel, urethane acrylate, X-753-0000, X-991-0000
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Monday, March 11th, 2013
Thank you to everyone who visited us at uv.eb WEST 2013 in Redondo Beach, CA.
Copies of our presentation, “Sticking to the Principles, Achieving Adhesion to Metal Substrates” are now available upon request. We look forward to continuing your interesting conversations.
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Tags: adhesion, adhesion promoter, adhesion to metal, Adhesive Monomer, HEMA MALEATE, HEMA Phosphate, HEMA SUCCINATE, photocure, photoinitiator, Radtech, UV cure, uv.eb, X-744-0000, X-753-0000, X-846-0000
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Friday, March 8th, 2013
Simply described, photoinitiators are chemicals that generate radicals upon exposure to light. A more complete description would include all the complexities inherent with the chemical nature of photoinitiators including type, concentration and absorptivity. All of these factors must be taken into consideration when optimizing a light-curable formulation.
With PL Industries, the new division of Esstech Inc., we can now provide the monomers, adhesion promoters, oligomers, photoinitiators and technical expertise to guide you in your material selection. The following is an example of our photoinitiator products.
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PL-CQ
Camphorquinone
Absorption Range: 400-550 nm, 470 nm peak
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Description: Type II, fine yellow powder, very common and effective for dental restoratives, heat aids in dissolution |
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PL-TPO
2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyl-diphenylphosphine oxide
Absorption Range: 230-430 nm, 385 nm peak
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Description: Type I, off-white, crystalline powder, dissolves in most monomers, exhibits photo-bleaching properties |
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PL-PPD
1-Phenyl 1,2-propanedione (PPD)
Absorption Range: 300-480 nm, 393 nm peak
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Description: Type II, yellow liquid, believed to have a lower rate of polymerization that is not detrimental to overall conversion |
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PL-EDB
Ethyl-4-dimethylamino benzoate
(EDAB, EDMAB)
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Description: a tertiary amine synergist typically used in combination with type II photoinitiators such as PL-CQ |
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X-866-0000
Dihydroxyethyl-para-toluidine
(DHEPT)
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Description: solid, off-white amine co-initiator that is low in color, requires melting or crushing to simplify incorporation |
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X-867-0000
2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate
(DMAEMA, MADAME)
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Description: a clear, colorless liquid used as an amine synergist for type II photoinitiators, commonly used in 1:2 ratio with CQ |
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Tags: amine, amine coinitiator, amine synergist, camphorquinone, CQ, dental, DHEPT, dihydroxyethyl para toluidine, dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, DMAEMA, EDAB, EDB, EDMAB, ethyl dimethylamino benzoate, MADAME, phenyl propanedione, photoinitiator, photoinitiators, PL Industries, PL-CQ, PL-EDB, PL-PPD, PL-TPO, PPD, tertiary amine, TPO, trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, X-801-0000, X-866-0000, X-867-0000
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
In our pursuit of new and innovative materials, Esstech has created an experimental line of “solid” urethanes. These materials are solid at room temperature, resembling glass both in appearance and the ability to fracture easily into a powder upon impact. Here are more of our initial observations:
- Easy to incorporate into a powder coating once fractured.
- Extrude well under normal conditions and can be ground, sieved or sprayed.
- Create very clear and colorless coatings.
- Cured materials have excellent solvent resistance, flexibility and adhesion to polycarbonate and ABS.
Esstech offers a multitude of monomers including acrylates, methacrylates, diluents, crosslinkers, oligomers and more! Contact us to discuss sourcing of existing commercial products or custom development.
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Tags: acrylate, Adhesive Monomer, esstech, glassy, Methacrylate, Resin, solid monomer, Solid Urethane
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Friday, November 9th, 2012
By popular demand, Esstech now offers a mixture of 70% BisGMA and 30% TEGDMA. Click on the following links to learn more about our commercial blends:
Esstech offers a multitude of monomers including acrylates, methacrylates, diluents, crosslinkers, oligomers and more! Contact us to discuss sourcing of any material or custom blends to match your application. With large volume and high shear capability, there is a very good chance that Esstech can create a blend just right for you.
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Tags: acrylate, bis-GMA, blend, custom blending, custom formulation, esstech, Methacrylate, Resin, TEGDMA
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Monday, October 29th, 2012
It is our pleasure to attend the 35th International Dental Show in Cologne from March 12th to the 16th.
We look forward to seeing everyone. Contact us to schedule an appointment at techsupport@esstechinc.com .
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Tags: dental research, esstech, IDS, tradeshow
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
Product Code: X-991-0000
Synonyms: EXOTHANE 108
Exothane 108 is the acrylate analog of our Exothane 8. It shares similar properties to Exothane 8 such as enhanced toughness, high percent elongation and good tensile strength but, cures much faster.
Product Code: X-992-0000
Synonyms: EXOTHANE 126
Exothane 126 is the acrylate analog of Exothane 126. When cured “neat”, Exothane 126 has very high conversion and very low shrinkage. The resulting homopolymer is very soft and rubber-like.
We are constantly developing more Exothanes to meet your applications! Email us to request samples or discuss custom synthesis, techsupport@esstechinc.com
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Tags: acrylate, applications, dental, diacrylate, EXOTHANE, EXOTHANE Elastomers, High conversion, nail, urethane
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Monday, July 30th, 2012
BHT-INHIBITED MONOMERS
A variety of product applications and foreign regulations have restricted the use of Hydroquinone (HQ) and 4-Methoxyphenol (MeHQ) as polymerization inhibitors. In response, Esstech can offer the following products with non-detectable or limited levels of HQ and MeHQ:
The following monomers can be supplied with “non-detectable” levels of HQ and MeHQ as determined by GPC Analysis
- X-943-7466 Triethyleneglycol Dimethacrylate, 100 ppm BHT
- X-945-7466 Tetraethyleneglycol Dimethacrylate, 100 ppm BHT
- X-844-7469 2-Methoxyethoxyethyl methacrylate, 500 ppm BHT
- X-887-7466 1, 6-Hexandiol Dimethacrylate, 100 ppm BHT
- X-947-7466 Trimethylolpropane Trimethacrylate, 100 ppm BHT
- X-850-1066 Urethane Dimethacrylate, 150 ppm BHT
- X-851-1066 Urethane Dimethacrylate IPDI, 500 ppm BHT
The following monomers can be synthesized with low or non-detectable levels of HQ and MeHQ but, the BHT analog of each is currently not part of Esstech’s commercial product offering.
- X-726-0000 Exothane 9
- X-930-0000 Exothane 10
- X-894-0000 Exothane 32
- X-846-0000 HEMA Maleate
- X-821-2000 Methacroyloxyethyl Phthalate (MEP, PAMM)
- X-753-0000 HEMA Succinate
- X-865-0000 Pyromellitic Dimethacrylate (PMDM)
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Tags: BHT, cosmetic, EXOTHANE 10, EXOTHANE 32, EXOTHANE 9, HEMA MALEATE, HEMA SUCCINATE, HQ free, inhibitor, low HQ, low MEHQ, MEHQ free, MEP, monomers, nail, nail gel, PAMM, PMDM, resins, X-726-0000, X-753-0000, X-821-2000, X-844-7469, X-846-0000, X-850-1066, X-851-1066, X-865-0000, X-887-7466, X-894-0000, X-930-0000, X-943-7466, X-945-7466, X-947-7466
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