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UV Overprint Varnish Market by Product Type, Application Method, Curing Technology – Global Forecast 2026-2032
The UV Overprint Varnish Market was valued at USD 1.93 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 2.03 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 6.65%, reaching USD 3.03 billion by 2032. The UV overprint varnish landscape sits at the intersection of print finishing innovation, accelerating demand for ...Read more -
Synthesis of Reactive Diluents-(Free-Radical UV-Curable Diluents)
The synthesis methods for acrylate reactive diluents primarily include direct esterification, transesterification, acid chloride method, phase-transfer catalysis, and addition esterification. However, the majority are produced via direct esterification. (1) Direct Esterification CH₂=CHCOOH + ROH ...Read more -
BASF to further increase prices for additives in plastic applications
BASF announces a further price increase for products within its global portfolio of antioxidants, process stabilizers and light stabilizers for plastic applications by up to 25%. This adjustment is in addition to the price increase announced in March and will be effectiv...Read more -
How Long Does UV Coating Take to Cure?
Waiting for a coating to cure can sometimes feel like you are watching paint dry. In some cases, it can take hours or even days. If you are in manufacturing, you do not have time to waste. Some coatings cure faster than others, but you still need to take the proper steps to get a strong coating f...Read more -
UV Coatings Market Outlook 2025 to 2035
The global UV coatings market is projected to experience substantial growth, driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly coatings, advancements in UV-curable technologies, and rising industrial applications. The market is estimated to be valued at USD 4,499.7 million in 2025 and is expected to g...Read more -
What Is Matte UV Curing for Hardwood Floor Finishes?
Matte UV curing is an advanced finishing process that combines a low-gloss, modern appearance with superior durability through ultraviolet light technology. After a matte topcoat is applied to your hardwood floors, UV light is used to instantly cure the finish. This creates a rock-hard surface in...Read more -
SunSirs: Acrylic Acid Prices Retreat from Highs Amid Easing Costs and Looser Supply-Demand Dynamic
In late April, the domestic acrylic acid market saw an end to the one-sided surge witnessed in March. Amidst the interplay of multiple factors—including falling raw material costs, increased industry supply, insufficient downstream demand, and shifts in the import-export structure—the market as a...Read more -
The Essential Guide to Reactive Diluents for UV/EB Systems
Reactive diluents (monomers)—often working alongside UV-curable oligomers—are short, multifunctional chains that convert rapidly into hard, durable networks under ultraviolet (UV) light or electron beam (EB). Because they’re liquids with controlled viscosity and multiple reactive sites, they let ...Read more -
UV Coatings Market Outlook 2025 to 2035
The global UV coatings market is projected to experience substantial growth, driven by increasing demand for eco-friendly coatings, advancements in UV-curable technologies, and rising industrial applications. The market is estimated to be valued at USD 4,499.7 million in 2025 and is expected to g...Read more -
Special Performance Oligomers
1. Dual-Cure Oligomers If an oligomer contains two different types of active functional groups for curing, such as an acrylate group that can undergo free-radical curing, and another group that can undergo cationic photocuring, moisture curing, hydroxyl curing, or thermal curing, then it is calle...Read more -
BASF Announces: 30% Price Increase — Effective Immediately!
Introduction: Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are worsening, and the resulting rise in energy and raw material costs is quickly spreading to the downstream chemical industry. On March 18, global chemical giant BASF announced that, effective immediately, it would raise prices—by as much a...Read more -
Export Tax Rebate Adjustment on Photovoltaic Products & Polyether Polyols
China to Cancel Export VAT Rebates for PV-Related Products from 1 Apr 2026; Policy Includes Polyether Materials Used for Polyether Polyols. China’s Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have issued Announcement No. 2 (2026), revising the export value-added tax (VAT) rebate pol...Read more
