| abstract |
The present invention provides an aqueous radiation curable composition comprising (I) at least one ethylenically unsaturated compound (A) , and at least one emulsifier (B) comprising alternating polyalkylene oxide segments (II) (B) has an HLB value of 4.5 or more, preferably 7 or more. The aqueous radiation curable composition according to claim 1, wherein the emulsifier (B) has an HLB value of 4.5 or more, preferably 7 or more. The compositions of the invention are particularly suitable for the preparation of sprayable environmentally friendly hardcoats, but they are also suitable for the production of inks, overprint varnishes and adhesives, either alone or in combination with, for example, aqueous composition dispersions . |