Advanced energy curable resins for Inks and Coatings

1 Inks and CoatingsAdvanced energy curable resins forOur business is all about improving people s lives. At DSM we want to make life brighter for people today and in generations to come. We connect our unique skills in materials sciences to create solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance. And contribute to a more sustainable futureSome companies see sustainability as achallenge, but we see it as an opportunity,with endless possibilities to work togetherfor a brighter future. By exchanging ideasand collaborating openly, we are making adifference. Innovating to add value to people slives, ensure profitability and protect theplanet. Bright ScienceBright Science is at the heart of it all. Basedon our intimate knowledge of our markets andour deep materials science expertise acrossa wide range of applications. Our globalnetwork of industry specialists spend theirworking lives traveling the world and talkingto customers and other players in the supplychains.

2 Through these deep partnerships builton mutual trust, we create bespoke resins andtechnologies that enhance our customers formulas and their customers heritageAGI was formed in 2000 by the merger of Aromatic Chemical Industrial Co. & Taiwan Tainan Giant Industrial Co. Ltd Through this merger AGI became a specialty player with strong know how in polymerization and organic chemicals technology, high production flexibility and a diversified product July 2011 DSM took a 51% stake in AGI, forming DSM-AGI. With the combined portfolio of Agisyn and NeoRad products and the combined strengths of DSM resins and AGI forming a strong UV specialty resins company. Further information about our history can be found at is a specialty unit of DSM thatdraws upon its broad know-how andunderstanding of market and customer needsto develop innovative resin solutions thatdeliver the best performance in the Coatings , graphic arts and electronics our headquarters in Taiwan, weprovide resins for Coatings and graphic artsmarkets around the globe.

3 We support ourcustomers with manufacturing sites in Taiwan,Spain, Germany and Agisyn and NeoRad brand names are well known around the rely on us for a unique range oftailor-made, sustainable solutions basedon water borne, UV, and solvent bornetechnologies. We are the largest producer ofpolyester resins in the world and one of thelargest producers of specialty emulsions,ensuring a dependable supply of product thatfits our customer s individual have a dedicated focus on people, profitand planet. As an example, we design resinsystems with tomorrow s environmentalrequirements in mind, guided by our ProductStewardship principles, by an awareness ofthe need for continuity and by a strong senseof responsibility. We have an outstandingsustainability record in specialty resins thatwe continue to improve each LivingThis means Brighter Living for everyone. Now you can rest your wine glass on a beautifully lacquered coffee table without leaving a stain. Or apply mosquito spray before heading out into the sun, knowing it won t take the shine off your cabriolet s interior paint.

4 That s the real beauty of Bright Science, brightening lives wherever and whenever it touches people today and for generations to brighter energy curable resins for Coatings 34 Advanced energy curable resins for CoatingsAdvanced energy curable resins for Coatings 5 One of the most exciting areas of focus inthis technology area is 100% UV/EB. Becausewith 100% UV/EB, liquid resin instantly turnsinto a solid state, the coating immediatelyreaching its final performance properties. UVis used in many industrial applications suchas furniture Coatings , parquet lacquers, plasticcoatings, printings inks and high gloss papercoatings. UV is also a technology which stillhas many opportunities for innovation, notonly to improve the performance in existingapplication areas, but also to take it tonew fields. For example, we re developingdecorative Coatings and on-site appliedfloor lacquers; here UV will make painting ayear-round, rather than seasonal activity.

5 And there will be no need to drive to and from a job while each coat of paint dries; it will cure so fast that four Coatings can be applied in quick successions, saving valuable time and cutting unnecessary carbon travelling finally, our solid acrylics are availablefor enhancing the adhesion and flexibilityperformance of your UV/EB formulations. These Coatings don t just look beautiful; they re stronger and more impact-resistant too. So your laminated kitchen top will withstand the day-to-day stains, knocks and bumps of family life. Your new laptop will survive the daily commute without a scratch. And the beautiful wooden flooring you ve laid in your lounge will last, whatever life throws at curable technologiesDSM-AGI has a broad portfolio of energy curable products including energy curable epoxy acrylate, polyester acrylate, acrylated acrylic and urethane acrylate oligomers as well as a broad range of mono and multifunctional monomers. Cured by ultraviolet light, they create exceptionally durable Coatings on a variety of substrates.

6 UV&EB Coatings are one of the most sustainable coating technologies, non-flammable and without solvents or Volatile Organic Compounds. In addition, the curing process doesn t require heating, thereby resulting in the lowest carbon footprint with high performance levels. Monofunctional monomersProduct nameChemical NameMol weight* (g/mol)Acid value (mg KOH/g)Color (APHA)Viscosity at 25 C ( )Tg ( C)Refractive IndexFeaturesAgiSynTM 2832 (2-PEA)2-Phenoxy ethyl acrylate1920,5 max605~1571,515A monomer with good solvency which as a mono functional diluent will improve adhesion whilst maintaining hardnessAgiSynTM 2839 (THFA)Tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate1560,5 max803~12-201,458 This high solvency monomer offers good chemical and water resistance with enhanced adhesion propertiesAgiSynTM 2852 (CTFA)Cyclic trimethylolpropane formal acrylate2000,3 max12015~20401,467 Low odour, non yellowing with good adhesion on plastic and metal. Imparts toughness to filmsAgiSynTM 2853 (TDA)Tridecyl acrylate2550,5 max505~15-531,448 Low odour and shrinkage with high flexibilityAgiSynTM 2870 (IBOA)Isobornyl acrylate2080,5 max505~15801,474A mono-functional low colour, high Tg monomer which is moisture resistant.

7 It offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of substratesAgiSynTM 2871 (OPPEOA)O-phenylphenoxyethyl acrylate2680,5 max100120~150321,576A low skin irritation, low odour, low volatility and high refractive index monomerAgiSynTM 2880 (EOEOEA)2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) ethyl acrylate1880,5 max603~8-531,435A highly flexible monomer with high solvency powers, exhibiting low shrinkage and good adhesion to plasticsAgiSynTM 2885 (IDA)Isodecyl acrylate2120,5 max605~10-581,438A hydrophobic and flexible mono functional diluent with low surface tension leading to good adhesion properties. It also offers good pigment wettingAgiSynTM 2896 (LA)Lauryl acrylate2400,5 max304~10-281,444A highly flexible monomer with a low surface tension, good water resistance and low shrinkageDi-functional monomers Product nameChemical NameMol weight* (g/mol)Acid value (mg KOH/g)Color (APHA)Viscosity at 25 C ( )Tg ( C)Refractive IndexFeaturesAgiSynTM 2815 (TPGDA)Tripropyleneglycol diacrylate3000,1 max10010~18641,450A low cost general purpose diluent with good cutting powerAgiSynTM 2816 (HDDA)1,6 Hexanediol diacrylate2260,1 max605~10411,457A fast curing, low viscosity di-functional monomer with chemical, water and heat resistance.

8 It exhibits excellent adhesion and weatherability propertiesAgiSynTM 2829 (TCDDMDA)Tricyclodecane dimethanol diacrylate3040,5 max100120~1601851,503A flexible, low shrinkage di-functional monomer with good pigment wetting, surface hardness and weatherability propertiesAgiSynTM 2831 (DEGDMA)Diethyleneglycol dimethacrylate2420,5 max605~10661,457A high boiling monomer that is used in adhesives and photopolymer platesAgiSynTM 2833 (DPGDA)Dipropyleneglycol diacryalate2420,5 max407~13961,449A fast curing, low viscosity di-functional monomer with chemical, water and heat resistance. It exhibits excellent adhesion propertiesAgiSynTM 2848 (GDA)Difunctional glycol acrylate3000,2 max6010~20571,454A TPGDA alternative, lower irritation and shrinkage than TPGDAAgiSynTM 2826 (BPA3 EODA)Ethoxylated (3) bisphenol A diacrylate4681,0 ~ ,543 Excellent hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance with good chemical, heat, water and abrasion resisatnce. It exhibits low shrinkage and hence good adhesionAgiSynTM 2881 (BPA4 EODA)Ethoxylated (4) bisphenol A diacrylate5120,5 ~ ,536 Excellent hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance with good chemical, heat, water and abrasion resisatnce.

9 It exhibits low shrinkage and hence good adhesionAgiSynTM 2883 (BPA10 EODMA)Ethoxylated (10) bisphenol A dimethacrylate8080,5 max60200~700-11,511A low shrinkage monomer with good hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance that is used in electronic photoresistAgiSynTM 2898 (NPG2 PODA)Propoxylated (2) neopentylglycol diacrylate3280,5 max6010~20351,450 Excellent wetting, flow and levelling properties combined with low shrinkage give this low visicosity diluent good adhesion to numerous substratesAgiSynTM 2846 (NPGDA)Neopentylglycol diacrylate3120,5 max405~15-1,449A low viscosity, di-functional monomer which provides chemical resistance and high reactivityAgiSynTM 2893 (EGDMA)Ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate1980,5 max1004~8-1,452A low viscosity, low volatility liquid di-functional monomer for free radical polymerisation* Theoretical value * Theoretical value 6 Advanced energy curable resins for CoatingsAdvanced energy curable resins for Coatings 7 Tri-functional and multi-functional monomers Product nameChemical NameMol weight* (g/mol)Acid value (mg KOH/g)Color (APHA)Viscosity at 25 C ( )Tg ( C)Refractive IndexFeaturesAgiSynTM 2811 (TMPTA)Trimethylpropane triacrylate2960,1 max6070~120641,474 High reactivity with good hardness and chemical resistanceAgiSynTM 2817 (TMPTMA)Trimethylpropane trimethacrylate3380,1 max8035~50271,470A fast cure response monomer that is applied to coagent for peroxide crosslinking of elastomers and hardner for PVC plasticsAgiSynTM 2836 (TMP3 EOTA)Ethoxylated (3)

10 Trimethylpropane triacrylate4280,2 max6040~80371,471 High gloss and low vsicosity with a compromise of high reactivity whilst maintaining flexibilityAgiSynTM 2897 (TMP6 EOTA)Ethoxylated (6) trimethylpropane triacrylate5600,5 max10070~100-31,469 Low shrinkage, high reactivity tri-functional monomer with good flexibilityAgiSynTM 2858 (TMP9 EOTA)Ethoxylated (9) trimethylpropane triacrylate6920,5 max100100~130-121,469 Low shrinkage, high reactivity tri-functional monomer with good flexibilityAgiSynTM 2867 (TMP20E)TA)Ethoxylated (20) trimethylpropane ,5 max60200~300-401,470A water soluble tri-functional diluent with low shrinkage and good flexibilityAgiSynTM 2869 (TMP6 POTA)Propoxylated (6) trimethylpropane triacrylate6451,0 max100100~130-41,455 Low shrinkage, high reactivity tri-functional monomer with good flexibility and hydrophobic/hydrophilic balanceAgiSynTM 2837 (G3 POTA)Propoxylated (3) glyceryl triacrylate4280,5 max10070~100331,461 Low viscosity and high reactivity, with good litho propertiesAgiSynTM 2851S (THEICTA)Tris(2-hydroxy ethyl) isocyanurate triacrylate423-100-2471,465 High Tg, scratch resistant monomer with good adhesion to various plasticsAgiSynTM 2884 (PETIA)Pentaerythritol triacrylate2965,0 max100650~ ,484A fast curing trifunctional monomer with a pendant hydroxyl group which can be used in dual cure systems.