Sartomer invests in in-house EB labs

Sartomer invests in in-house EB laboratories to develop advanced electron beam curing solutions.
Arkema's business unit, Sartomer, has launched an in-house electron beam (EB) laboratory with equipment that enables customers to develop and test innovative EB curing formulations on a small scale using Sartomer's advanced liquid resin solutions. The company recently installed EB lab units in its research and development centers in France and the United States - stand-alone, compact, easy-to-use electronic accelerators
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. A third installation is planned in its Asian business unit.
about EB curing
EB curing is a green technology with very low VOC emissions and solvent-free waste. As a result, the demand for EB curable materials is growing for many applications, including coatings, inks and adhesives. EB curing is also an efficient process because it enables high-speed processing. Because it does not require heating, it is ideal for sensitive substrates. In addition, EB curing does not require the use of light triggers, which minimizes migration.
applications include food packaging, flooring, laminate adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, metal coatings, construction and industrial foils, high-pressure laminates and furniture, and graphic art.