| abstract |
An extensible and pasteurizable radiation curable coating for metal and a process for preparing a metal article coated therewith are provided. The composition comprises a bulky acrylate or methacrylate monomer; a specific combination of oligomers; and an acidic adhesion promoter. Optionally, the composition may comprise one or more additives such as a photoinitiator; abrasion resistance, slip, and flow-out additives; wetting promoters; and extender resin. The process comprises the steps of applying a coating to one surface of a metal article and curing the coating, wherein the coating is as defined above. |