Search
the marketplace
through 230,000 Chemicals and Raw Ingredients
through 8,000+ Supplier owned storefronts
company tower banner
St. Louis Group Company Logo

Z-LITE® 55

1 of 27 products in this brand
Z-LITE® 55 is an antioxidant and stabilizer categorized under both plastics and elastomers. This powder form additive is designed for various polymers including acrylics, ABS, PC, polyesters, PVC, and polystyrenes. It is identified by the chemical name 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresol. Z-LITE® 55 features odorless properties and comes in cartons. It complies with regulations such as CERCLA, SARA 313, Clean Water Act (CWA) certification, and AIIC (Australia) chemical inventory.

Functions: UV Absorber

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyesters, Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Features: Odorless

Synonyms: 2-(2-Hydroxy-5-methyl)benzotriazole, 2-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-2H-benzotriazole, 2-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)benzotriazole, 2-(2′-Hydroxy-5′-methylphenyl)benzotriazole, 2-(2H-Benzo[d][1,2,3]triazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol, 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methylphenol, 2-(5-Methyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)benzotriazole, 2-(5′-Methyl-2′-hydroxyphenyl)benzotriazole, 2-Benzotriazol-2-yl-4-methylphenol, 4-Methyl-2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)phenol, UV Absorber 1

Popular St. Louis Group Products

View All St. Louis Group Products

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-p-cresol

Plastics & Elastomers Functions

UV Absorber

Technologies

Elastomers,

Plastics

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives

Antioxidants & Stabilizers

Plastics — Polymer Additives

Antioxidants & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Odorless

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Acrylics,

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS),

Polycarbonates (PC),

Polyesters,

Polystyrenes (PS),

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Applications

Z-LITE® 55 is a strong ultraviolet absorber suitable for polyester and acrylic resins. This product has the ability to absorb photochemical energy and release it as thermal energy.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance
Slight yellow powder

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Clean Water Act (CWA) Certified,

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA),

SARA 313

Chemical Inventories

AIIC (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ELINCS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NDSL (Canada),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Safety & Health

Health and Safety
  • The use of proper protective equipment is recommended.
  • Excess exposure to the product should be avoided.
  • Please wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Store the product in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Cartons

Packaging

Standard packaging is a 25 kg carton with PE liner, 500 kg pallet, and a 10 MtFCL.