ADDITOL® BCPK is a pale yellow, solvent-free, and VOC-free liquid designed for various markets, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging. Specifically formulated as a clearcoat or topcoat, its versatility extends to applications such as automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings. Compatible with diverse substrates like metal, paper, plastics, and wood, it stands out as a waterborne coating option.

Functions: Photoinitiator

End Uses: Clearcoat, Top Coat, Waterborne Coating

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Performance Highlights

ADDITOL® BCPK is characterized by:

  • Liquid, easy to mix in UV curable formulations
  • UV curable formulated products containing ADDITOL BCPK are characterized by:
  • Good combination of surface and through cure
  • The final properties of UV cured products also depend on the selection of other components such as oligomers, reactive diluents and additives.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Suggested Applications

ADDITOL® BCPK is typically used at levels of 2-7% by weight based on the
reactive components of the formulation.

Applications include:

  • Overprint varnishes
  • Clear top-coats and fillers on wood
  • Coatings for paper, plastics and metal
  • Water based formulations including dispersions
  • Inks and pigmented coatings (in combination with other photoinitiators)

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Pale yellow liquid
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 0.5%
Extinction Co-efficients (248nm)70.18Litres Gram-1 Cm-1
Extinction Co-efficients (334nm)0.57Litres Gram-1 Cm-1
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Puritymin. 98%HPLC, LC-MS

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • China

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Store the material in a dry area out of direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures below 18°C as crystallization may occur. Gently heat crystallized material to 25°C (77°F) to return to a liquid state. Prevent exposure to any UV or visible light. Keep containers closed and protect from physical damage.