OMNISTAB® UV BP12

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Benzophenones

Chemical Name

2-Hydroxy-4-n-octoxybenzophenone

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

UV Absorber

CAS No.

1843-05-6

EC No.

217-421-2

Technologies

Elastomers,

Plastics

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Antioxidants & Stabilizers

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Antioxidants & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Good Light Stability

Applications & Uses

Markets

Agriculture & Feed,

Automotive & Transportation,

Building & Construction,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Agriculture & Feed — Agricultural Films

Greenhouse & Tunnel Films,

Mulch & Fumigation Films

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive

Exterior & Body

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Glazing & Window Elements,

Waterproofing & Weatherproofing

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Fence, Decks & Rails,

Pipes & Plumbing

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Other Flooring & Surface Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures,

Photovoltaic Components

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Building Wires & Power Cables,

Data Communication Cables,

Optical Fiber & Telecom,

Power Transmission & Distribution

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA),

High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE),

Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) ,

Polyamides,

Polyethylenes (PE)

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

Cables,

Film,

Fittings,

Flooring,

Glazing,

Greenhouse Film,

Housings,

Mulch Film,

Pipes,

Wires

Properties

Physical Form

Flakes,

Granules,

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Light yellow crystalline powder or Flakes

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ash Content	max. 0.1	%	—
Melting Range	47.00 - 49.00	°C	—
Molecular Formula	C21H26O3	—	—
Molecular Weight	326.43	g/mol	—
OMNISTAB® UV BP12 Content	min. 99	%	—
Transmittance (at 460 nm)	min. 95	%	—
Transmittance (at 500 nm)	min. 97	%	—
Volatiles	max. 0.2	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

REACH (Europe)

Chemical Inventories

EINECS (EU),

ELINCS (EU)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons

Regional Availability

• Europe

Packaging Options

20 kg carton/500 kg pallet

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

12 months