The present invention provides a method for printing energy-curable ink and coating compositions that have good adhesion to substrates, good print quality, solvent and scratch resistance, and low potential for migration of uncured monomers. The method comprises the steps of printing the ink or coating onto a substrate; partially curing the printed ink or coating by irradiating with UV energy; optionally printing and partially UV curing additional ink layers printed on the first layer; and completing curing via exposure to electron beam radiation, wherein the EB cure dose is greater than or equal to 20 kGy, and the accelerating voltage is greater than or equal to 70 keV.

The metallization of a metallic rack employed in galvanic metallization processes of plastic material items, coated by immersion in PVC Plastisol, is inhibited thanks to the fact that PVC Plastisol is mixed with a C8-C18 thiol selected from octyl mercaptan, nonyl mercaptan, decyl mercaptan, n-octadecyl-3-mercaptopropionate, isooctyl-3-mercaptopropionate, n-octyl-mercaptopropionate, dodecyl-3-mercaptopropionate, tridecyl-3-mercaptopropionate, palmityl mercaptan, bis-phenyl-1,4-thiol.

Decorative sheets used for decorative materials, such as for general fittings, and methods for producing, and prevents discoloration due to contact between chlorine and silver, including at least a polyvinyl chloride resin layer, a pattern layer, and a surface protective layer, the surface protective layer contains silver components including silver and is free from chlorine-containing components. The surface protective layer may be composed of a plurality of laminated layers that include at least one layer containing the silver components; the laminated layers of the surface protective layer may include at least one layer disposed adjacent to the polyvinyl chloride resin layer and being free from silver components; the silver components may each be supported on an inorganic substance; the surface protective layer may have a cross-linked structure; and the cross-linked structure of the surface protective layer may be formed by use of ultraviolet light or an electron beam.

A plastisol formulation configured for use in coating substrates and a method for applying the formulation. The inventive formulation has exceptional flexibility over a wide range of temperatures. It is comprised of polyvinyl chloride, a plasticizer, a stabilizer, preferably a pigment, and a UV inhibitor/light stabilizer. The formulation is applied to a substrate and then cured by exposing it to an elevated temperature.

Compositions and methods for producing smoke suppressants are disclosed. The smoke suppressant molecularly encapsulates a naturally-occurring inorganic substrate, such as expanded volcanic ash. These intercalated smoke suppressant compositions have particular utility for smoke suppression in polyvinyl chloride (PVC), both flexible and rigid compounds as well as other polymeric resins and materials.

The present invention relates to a novel plastisol composition that cures at a temperature much lower than conventional plastisols. Also disclosed is a method of applying the composition.

The present invention is directed to a method for printing energy curable ink and coating compositions comprising high amounts of monofunctional monomers that exhibit both good adhesion to plastic substrates, and good solvent resistance. The method of the present invention employs electron beam curing of the ink and coating compositions, at accelerating voltages greater than or equal to 70 keV, and electron beam doses greater than or equal to 30 kGy, and preferably greater than or equal to 40 kGy.

The present invention provides a method for printing energy curable ink and coating compositions that comprise high amounts of multifunctional monomers, achieving cured inks and coatings that exhibit good adhesion to plastic substrates, good resistance when cured, and low amounts of uncured, migratable monomers. The method of the present invention employs electron beam curing of the ink and coating compositions, at accelerating voltages greater than or equal to 70 keV, and electron beam doses greater than or equal to 30 kGy, and preferably greater than or equal to 40 kGy.

A plastisol formulation configured for use in coating substrates and a method for applying the formulation. The inventive formulation has exceptional flexibility over a wide range of temperatures. It is comprised of polyvinyl chloride, a plasticizer, a stabilizer, preferably a pigment, and a UV inhibitor/light stabilizer. The formulation is applied to a substrate and then cured by exposing it to an elevated temperature.

A plastisol formulation configured for use in coating substrates and a method for applying the formulation. The inventive formulation has exceptional flexibility over a wide range of temperatures. It is comprised of polyvinyl chloride, a plasticizer, a stabilizer, preferably a pigment, and a UV inhibitor/light stabilizer. The formulation is applied to a substrate and then cured by exposing it to an elevated temperature.