Latest investigation in the UV-Inert technology

The hardening of coatings by high-energy radiation is still a relatively new technology. The use of
ultra-violet radiation in particular only really started to gain acceptance in the 1 980s following the
development of suitable binders, initiators and cunng equipment, and has been growing at an aboveaverage rate ever since. By curing in an inert atmosphere, the two big advantages of UV technology - low VOC emissions and economic processing - become even more attractive. This paper will focus on the new UV-lnert technology and gives the latest investigation on formulation and practical aspects like yellowing and improved surface properties of radiation curable films under inert condition.