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PETRA

PETRA (Pentaerythritol acrylate) is a multifunctional reactive diluent with a high degree of acrylic unsaturation and finds use in a variety of ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable coatings and ink systems where a high degree of crosslinking is desired. PETRA is a mixture of predominantly the tri- and tetra-acrylate esters of pentaerythritol.

  • Regions

    Asia except China; Australia & New Zealand; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Greater China; Latin America; North America

  • Product Group

    Polyesters

  • Market Applications

    Packaging Coatings & Inks; Electronic Raw Materials

  • Segment Applications

    Paint & Coatings; Performance Applications

  • Chemistry

    Acrylate Monomers

  • Technology

    Radiation curable resins

  • Formulation Advantages

    Long potlife

    Good compatibility

  • Application Advantages

    Faster cycle time

    Long potlife

    Low temperature curing

    Lower energy consumption

    No or low flammability

  • Final Product Advantages

    Improved chemical resistance

    Improved hardness

  • Green Attributes

    Low/zero VOC

    Solvent free

    Reducing energy consumption, lower carbon foot print

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