ADDITOL® ITX is a yellow powder formulated for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. This bisphenol A-free, solvent-free, and VOC-free ingredient is particularly suited for automotive OEM coatings, wood coatings and finishes, and industrial coatings. Its compatibility primarily extends to wood substrates, offering unique properties in various specialty coatings.

Chemical Family: Azo Compounds

Functions: Photoinitiator

CAS Number: 5495-84-1

Synonyms: 2-isopropyl thioxanthone

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
5495-84-1
EC No.
226-827-9
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Performance Highlights

ADDITOL® ITX is characterized by:

  • Good solubility

UV curable formulated products containing ADDITOL® ITX are characterized by:

  • Good 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® ITX is typically used at levels of 0.3-3% by weight based on the reactive components of the formulation. Applications include:

  • Flexographic inks
  • Offset inks
  • Screen inks
  • Pigmented coatings

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow powder
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Contentmax. 0.5%
Molecular Weight241
Extinction Co-efficients (302nm)13.386Litres Gram-1 Cm-1
Extinction Co-efficients (382nm)22.55Litres Gram-1 Cm-1
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Puritymin. 98%HPLC, LC-MS
Melting Point55 - 75°C

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • China

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling

Store the material in a dry area out of direct sunlight. Prevent exposure to any UV or visible light. Keep containers closed and protect from physical damage.