Manifestations of Poor Boiling Water Resistance in UV Resins
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Decline in physical properties: After prolonged immersion in high-temperature water, the mechanical strength and hardness of UV resins may significantly decrease. -
Surface defects: Moisture penetration can lead to issues such as blistering, cracking, surface cloudiness, or haze in the resin. -
Impact of curing degree: Under boiling water conditions, the curing reaction of the resin may be affected, reducing the performance of the final product.
Causes of Poor Boiling Water Resistance
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Resin formulation: Certain components of the resin may undergo degradation under high temperature and moisture due to their chemical structure. -
Insufficient cross-linking density: Resins with inadequate cross-linking density are prone to softening in high-temperature environments, leading to performance degradation. -
Impact of additives: Certain additives may migrate or decompose in high-temperature water, reducing the performance of the resin.
Solutions
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Insufficient chemical and physical performance: Introduce hydrophobic functional groups into the resin to enhance its water resistance from the source. Incorporate specific structures to build a denser, more hydrophobic cross-linked network. This effectively mitigates the strength loss of UV resins after prolonged boiling at 100°C or immersion in room-temperature water. -
Surface defects due to insufficient adhesion: Inadequate adhesion can lead to blistering, pinholes, cracking, or surface cloudiness when the coating is exposed to water immersion or boiling. Products such as Y2055 from Zicai not only provide strong adhesion to the substrate but also ensure sufficient cross-linking density, thereby achieving excellent boiling water resistance.
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Impact of curing degree: Optimize the curing process by ensuring adequate light intensity and exposure time. Use efficient photoinitiators to promote complete reactions, resulting in a denser coating and reducing the exposure of hydrophilic groups.
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When developing new formulations, conduct boiling water tests, including high-temperature and prolonged immersion tests, to ensure the performance meets the requirements of practical applications. -
Collaborate with material testing laboratories to conduct more comprehensive evaluations of boiling water resistance.
Conclusion
Post time: Dec-19-2025






