UV curables are chemicals that polymerize quickly with exposure to UV light. They include acrylates, methacrylates, epoxy, and photoinitiators.

UV curables are typically used when speed of cure is of premium importance and when the chemical process necessitates low heat and low levels of solvent.

The development of this field has allowed almost all substrates to be considered, including plastic, glass, metal, tile, canvas, paper, and film.