Research Article

Nanocrystalline Cellulose as Effect Pigment in Clear Coatings for Wood

Table 1

UV-curable waterbased varnish formulation.

AdditiveCommercial nameRole% wt.

Urhetane acrylate dispersionBayhydrol UV 2282 (Bayer)Resin92.14
Polyetherdimethylsiloxane copolymerByk 025 (Byk-Chemie)Defoamer0.5
Polyethersiloxane copolymerByk 348 (Byk-Chemie)Surfactant0.46
Bisacylphospine oxideIrgacure 819DW (BASF)Photoinitiator0.92
PolyurethaneAcrysol RM2020 (Dow Corning)Thickening agent1.38
Waterā€”Solvent4.6