General Information
Working with UV-curable products
UV-curable products (e.g. UV lacquers, UV adhesives, UV printing inks) usually consist of highly reactive,
polymerizable materials such as acrylates, methacrylates, styrene or epoxides. As a result of the high reactivity
these products often cause irritation to the skin, eyes and internal organs.
The following protective measures are therefore urgently required when handling such formulations:
- In general, clean working conditions must be ensured at the workplace when handling UV-curable products!
In unclean conditions, residues of binders or monomers can get directly onto the skin or mucous membranes
and cause irritation! - For this reason, it is also important to wear protective gloves and protective clothing (lab coat) when handling UV-curable products or, in particular, when cleaning machines or containers!
- Safety goggles should be worn when handling UV-curable products!
- Avoid eating and drinking when handling UV-curable products!
- Many monomers are relatively volatile and often have an intense inherent odor. Therefore must always for good
Ventilation of the premises must be taken care of! - The storage of the reactive products should only be carried out in designated areas at temperatures between 10-25 °C
respectively! - Containers with UV-curable products should not be heated excessively and opened containers should be protected from sunlight
to be protected!
The information listed on this page only provides basic knowledge,
which you can deepen by participating in one of our UV seminars
We would be pleased to welcome you as a seminar participant!
