UV curable acrylic resin is the core polymer system used in modern nail polish base resins and UV gel nail polish formulations.
By combining various acrylate and methacrylate monomers, its molecular weight, glass transition temperature (Tg), and side-chain structure can be precisely designed to deliver:
High transparency and gloss
Excellent film-forming properties
Strong adhesion to the nail surface
Resistance to solvents, detergents, and household chemicals
Non-yellowing and long-term aging resistance
Compared with traditional nitrocellulose-based nail polish systems, UV acrylic resins offer better stability, environmental compatibility, and are more aligned with global cosmetic regulations in Europe, the U.S., and Asia.
Ruifeng Polymer UV curable acrylic resins come in a wide variety of grades to meet different formulation needs for nail polish and UV gel systems.
After curing, UV acrylic resin forms a high-hardness, transparent film that enhances scratch resistance and maintains long-lasting gloss.
The polar segments in the acrylic polymer chain provide strong adhesion to natural nails, significantly reducing:
Peeling
Cracking
Large-area chipping
This makes it an essential material for UV gel base coats.
The cured film exhibits high resistance to alcohol, hand creams, detergents, and other daily-use chemicals, extending the durability of nail polish.
UV acrylic resin can be used in:
Traditional solvent-based nail polish
UV gel nail polish
Low-VOC or no-solvent nail polish formulations
Among these, UV curing offers higher film hardness, faster curing speed, and improved durability—making it one of the fastest-growing segments in the nail materials industry.
In nail polish or UV gel formulations, UV acrylic resins work synergistically with:
Photoinitiators
Plasticizers
Rheology modifiers
Pigments and pearlescent materials
Their Tg, solids content, and molecular structure can be tailored to achieve:
High Tg → Higher hardness and gloss
Low Tg → Better flexibility and crack resistance
Higher crosslinker content → Improved solvent resistance and abrasion durability
This tunability is a major reason why UV-curable acrylic polymers have become the preferred materials in the nail polish industry.
Next-generation UV acrylic resins for nail applications are evolving toward:
Bio-based UV acrylic resins
Low-odor, low-irritation monomer systems
Self-healing UV gel resins for enhanced scratch resistance
High-solid, fast-curing UV resin technologies
These trends are driving innovation in high-performance nail polish and UV gel formulations.
Ruifeng Polymer’s UV acrylic resins have been successfully adopted by multiple nail polish and UV gel manufacturers, demonstrating:
Excellent film-forming properties with high clarity
Stable adhesion and reduced edge lifting
Significant improvements in abrasion and chemical resistance
High batch-to-batch consistency suitable for large-scale production
Choosing a reliable resin supplier ensures:
Stable resin purity
Excellent batch consistency
Reduced formulation variability
Better appearance and durability of the final product
For detailed technical parameters, TDS, SDS, or sample requests, please contact the Ruifeng Polymer technical team for prompt support and customized solutions.
