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Gelest OMBO037

Gelest (p-ISOPROPYLPHENYL)(p-METHYLPHENYL)IODONIUM TETRAKIS(PENTAFLUOROPHENYL) BORATE (OMBO037) is a UV initiator for cycloaliphatic epoxide functionalized silicones. It also functions as a catalyst and is commonly used in cationic polymerization.

Functions: Catalyst, UV Initiator

Chemical Family: Borates, Boron-based Compounds, Iodonium Borate

Applicable Processes: Cationic Polymerization

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Borates,

Boron-based Compounds,

Iodonium Borate

Chemical Name

(4‐methylphenyl)[4‐(propan‐2‐yl)phenyl]iodonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate

Industrial Additives Functions

Catalyst,

UV Initiator

Molecular formula
C₄₀H₁₈BF₂₀I
Technologies

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids

Polymerization Additives

Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes

Cationic Polymerization

Applications
  • UV initiator for cycloaliphatic epoxide functionalized silicones

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point120 - 130°C-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight1015.7g/mol-
Hydrolytic Sensitivity4 (No reaction with water under neutral conditions)--
Wavelength (UV)max. 235nm-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories

ELINCS (EU),

IECSC (China),

NDSL (Canada),

NZIoC (New Zealand)

Packaging & Availability

Standard Packaging
  • 25 g
  • 1 kg

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store in Dark