NEW Publications

RadTech Printers Guide

The RadTech Printers Guide (www.radtech.org/print) is now available for purchase in book form. Purchase includes CD copy of the EHS video. Please email ben@radtech.org for international shipping costs.

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ASTM Standards Related to Testing of Radiation Cured Coatings

Summary:This desktop resource, available in print or CD-ROM, provides quick and easy access to the most commonly used ASTM test methods, procedures, and guides on radiation curing of coatings and allied products. These ASTM standards are often used and referenced in the radiation curing industry. Some are used in coating chemistries and others are specially designed for radiation-cured products.

Audience: This handy reference guide is a valuable asset for scientists, technologists, laboratory technicians, and managers engaged in radiation curing of coatings, adhesives, inks, and sealants. It is also a beneficial resource for professionals in the powder coatings and irradiated foods fields.

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Radiation Curing of Coatings, by ASTM

Radiation curing technology can increase production, save money, improve working conditions, and decrease pollution. This is the the only practical handbook of its kind, focusing on this growing technology and is specifically directed at those who are in the field of radiation curing of coatings, adhesives, inks, and sealants.

The manual’s straightforward style makes it easily understood and allows readers to go directly from the book to their specific work area of radiation-curing technology. In general, the book relies on written explanations rather than numerous figures and tables. Because it impartially and objectively deals with these topics, the reader can decide which particular chemistry to pursue. Industrial applications include: overprint varnishes, printing and graphic arts, automotive, plastics, electrical, electronic, optical, UV powders, and wood finishing.

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Radiation Curing Rapra Review Reports, Vol. 12, No. 4, Report 136, 2001

This is a very readable review on the exciting , advancing technology of radiation curing.  The principles upon which the technology is based, the equipment that is used and the materials which make up a radiation curable formulation are described.  The applications of radiation curing are set to expand.  These are all discussed in this review, with principle material types outlined.

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Photoinitiated Polymerisation: Theory and Applications
Rapra Review Reports, Vol. 9, No. 4, Report 100, 1998
By J.P. Fouassier, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Chimie, Mulhouse

This Rapra Review Report contains a review of the state of the art in photoinitiated polymerisation by Professor Jean-Pierre Fouassier, in which he makes reference to more than 500 key papers from the recent literature. This is published together with an indexed section containing bibliographic references and abstracts to the cited articles.

The review is divided into two main parts. The first part is devoted to a basic description of the different photoinitiation processes encountered. In the second part photopolymerisation reactions are presented and discussed. The main existing and potential applications of light curing technologies both in traditional industrial areas and in newly emerging high tech sectors are identified.

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UV Powder Coating Application Guide

The purpose of this guide is to share the current knowledge about UV powder technology with those considering a new coating line for their operations.  Readers of this guide might include those currently powder coating or those using other finishing techniques from laminating to vinyl thermoforming to liquid spray.  For some, this may be their first introduction to UV coating, to powder coating, or both!

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Other Publications

UV/EB Curing Primer

Introductory book on the basic concepts of  UV/EB technology in an easily understood format ideal for those involved  in production, quality control, marketing, sales, engineering, and chemistry.  Topics covered include: energy transfer, how UV and EB systems operate, UV/EB technology applications in industrial processes, the importance of good manufacturing practices, and safety and environmental issues. A glossary of terms is also included.

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Radiation Curing for 3D Substrates

Seminar Workbook from UV Research & Technology provides introduction to equipment, chemistry, health and safety, environmental considerations, process development, quality, training, and line concepts for 3-D substrates.

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EPA Technical Bulletin

This document is a Technical Bulletin which is intended to enlighten the state air pollution authorities about a relatively new technology. This document defines the UV/EB coatings; explains why they are important, explains how the technology works, what degree of pollution prevention is afforded, what industries could use UV/EB coatings, and the cost analysis of using UV/EB coatings. It even describes stereolithography, which make a part out of a coating. UV/EB coatings were previously called UV/EB radiation cured coatings, but 'radiation' has been dropped from the name because it is a term used too freely. UV/EB cured coatings are used in many applications, and should become useful in more when the results and risks of using them are fully understood. The intent is to make them fully understandable. 

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