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Esstech PL-BPO, Benzophenone

Esstech PL-BPO, Benzophenone is a fast curing type-II photoinitiator. In the presence of O2, the use of an amine co-initiator is recommended. It is soluble in most monomers, oligomers and pre-polymers. It is insoluble in H2O.

Functions: Photoinitiator

Chemical Family: Benzophenones

End Uses: Digital Ink, Flexography Ink, Inkjet Ink, Lithographic Ink, Offset Ink, Screen Printing Ink

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
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Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Performance Attributes and Applications
  • Excellent hardness
  • Very fast curing

Typical Applications:

  • Coatings for graphic arts, wood, plastics, metals and optical fiber. Flexo, screen, litho, dry offset and inkjet. Adhesives.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off white flakes
Odor
Sweet, characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity1.1g/mL
Melting Point48.0°C
Boiling Point305.0°C
Abs. Peaks254.0nm
Usage Levels1.0 to 8.0%