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BASF IRGACURE 184 Photoinitiator

BASF IRGACURE 184 is a Type I free-radical UV photoinitiator in the IRGACURE series, 1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone, white-grey crystalline powder, non-yellowing, thermally stable, initiating polymerization under UV, ideal for UV-curable acrylic varnishes, inks, electronic coatings, wood/plastic topcoats, compoundable with TINUVIN 292 for enhanced weatherability.

Features Of BASF IRGACURE 184 Photoinitiator

  1. Efficient UV initiation - Rapid free-radical generation under UV, accelerating curing speed, shortening production cycle

  2. Excellent non-yellowing - Minimal yellowing, suitable for outdoor and light-colored systems, ensuring long-term color stability

  3. Superior miscibility & compounding - Compatible with most monomers/oligomers, usable alone or with other photoinitiators

  4. High thermal stability & low migration - Good thermal stability, low migration, suitable for food-contact compliant formulations

  5. Easy processing & wide adaptability - Easy to disperse, suitable for various film thicknesses, consistent batch performanc

Typical Applications Of BASF IRGACURE 184 Photoinitiator

  1. Acrylic UV-curable varnishes - For paper, metal, plastic surfaces, improving gloss and weather resistance

  2. Outdoor wood/plastic UV coatings - Suitable for outdoor weathering requirements, minimizing yellowing, ensuring long-lasting color

  3. Flexo/screen UV inks - For packaging printing, enabling rapid curing and color stability

  4. Electronic coatings - For PCB solder masks, optical film coatings, ensuring fine-pattern curing

  5. Water-based UV dispersions - Suitable for water-based UV-curable coatings, ensuring curing efficiency and storage stability

Specifications Of BASF IRGACURE 184 Photoinitiator

BrandBASF
Chemical TypeType I free-radical UV photoinitiator (1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone)
Chemical Name1-hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone
CAS No947-19-3
Appearance (25℃)White or off-white crystalline powder
Molecular Weight204.3 g/mol
Density (20℃)1.17 g/cm³
Melting Point45-49℃


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