About Anstar

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom, Anstar Limited is a specialty chemical distributor with a strong focus on the coatings industry, particularly in UV-curing technologies. Their portfolio includes high-quality raw materials for paints, inks, and surface treatments, emphasizing technical excellence, innovation, and customer-focused service. Anstar bridges Eastern production capabilities with Western market demands, offering sustainably sourced solutions and end-to-end support. As a member of the British Coatings Federation, they are committed to transparency and continuous improvement in eco-friendly coating systems.

TPGDA (Anstar)

TPGDA (Anstar) by Anstar is a difunctional acrylate monomer widely employed as a reactive diluent in UV/EB curable coatings. Its diacrylate functionality supports efficient crosslinking during polymerization while the flexible glycol backbone contributes to balanced mechanical performance.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It provides low viscosity, enabling smooth processing and formulation stability with a broad range of oligomers and monomers.</li> <li>It exhibits low volatility for handling and reduced VOC emissions.</li> <li>It enhances the flexibility of cured films without compromising cure speed, delivering reliable performance across different formulations.</li> <li>Its combination of reactivity, low viscosity, and film-forming balance makes it a versatile choice in UV/EB curable systems.</li> <li>Designed for coatings, inks and overprint varnish.</li> <li>TPGDA (Anstar) has a shelf life of 12 months.</li></ul>

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TMPTA (Anstar)

TMPTA (Anstar) by Anstar is a trifunctional acrylate monomer widely employed as a reactive diluent. Its structure enables rapid polymerization, making it a common choice in high-performance coatings and printing inks. It helps reduce formulation viscosity while increasing crosslink density, which improves the mechanical and chemical resistance of the final film.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is compatible with a range of oligomers and monomers, offering flexible formulation options.</li> <li>It exhibits a fast cure response and imparts strong resistance to water-, chemicals-, heat-, and abrasion.</li> <li>The trifunctionality of the molecule supports a tightly crosslinked network, contributing to improved weatherability and film hardness.</li> <li>TMPTA (Anstar) used in wood-, packaging- and specialty coatings.</li> <li>It has a shelf life of 12 months.</li></ul>

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MMA

MMA by Anstar is a low-viscosity monomer valued for its fast cure speed, hardness, and resistance to moisture and chemicals. In UV-cured formulations, it contributes to the development of hard, glossy surfaces with good scratch resistance and long-term durability.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> Its relatively low molecular weight makes it suitable for reducing viscosity in reactive systems without compromising final film properties.</li> <li>It is commonly used in UV-curable coatings, where quick curing and surface hardness are essential.</li> <li>MMA also helps improve adhesion to various substrates, including plastics and metals, making it a flexible choice in industrial and decorative finishes.</li></ul>

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