On May 22nd, the "2025 Coatings Industry – Ringier Technology Innovation Award" ceremony, hosted by Ringier Industrial Media, was held in Shanghai. Donghua Material Science’s innovative product, Specialty Cycloaliphatic Acrylate DR321, earned the Ringier Technology Innovation Award in the coatings industry for its groundbreaking technical advantages.
Jury Citation: "This pioneering advancement introduces a cycloaliphatic epoxy structure into free-radical resin systems for the first time, delivering unmatched anti-yellowing performance, exceptional toughness, low viscosity and rapid curing kinetics."
Award-Winning Product: DR321 Specialty Cycloaliphatic Acrylate
Developed by Donghua Material Science, DR321 Specialty Cycloaliphatic Acrylate is an innovative product that integrates acrylate-modified cycloaliphatic epoxy resin—traditionally reserved for high-end applications—into free-radical UV-curable coating systems. This breakthrough delivers multiple competitive advantages:
l Molecular-level anti-yellowing mechanism
l BPA-free formulation with enhanced safety
l Exceptional curing speed
l Superior chemical resistance
l Dual-curing reactivity
l Premium tactile performance
Patented Structure, Innovative Molecular Design
Pioneering modification of high-performance cycloaliphatic epoxy resin with acrylate for application in free radical UV-curable systems.
Technological Advancement, Elevating Market Standards
DR321’s non-yellowing structure, coupled with a high glass transition temperature (Tg 106°C), provides exceptional resistance to UV- and thermal-induced yellowing. It is ideal for anti-yellowing applications such as plastic varnishes, film coatings, wood finishes, etc.
Empowering Emerging Industries
DR321’s superior electrolyte resistance and insulation properties make it suitable for protective insulating coatings on new energy battery casings. It significantly enhances a formulation’s electrolyte resistance and voltage endurance, maintaining excellent insulation even after 7 days of exposure to electrolytes at 60°C.
Driving Sustainable Coatings Evolution
As the chemical industry embraces advanced productivity paradigms, DR321 exemplifies Donghua Material Science’s commitment to technological leadership. Our portfolio of cycloaliphatic epoxy resins, specialty cycloaliphatic acrylates and tailored coating solutions empowers partners to innovate across emerging applications.