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Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF IRGACURE 2959 Photoinitiator

BASF IRGACURE 2959 is a water-soluble non-yellowing UV photoinitiator in the IRGACURE series, pale gray powder, lower volatility/odor than IRG 1173, hydroxyl for water-based systems/polymer grafting, suitable for high-temperature moisture-evaporated UV formulations, ensuring curing efficiency/low odor.

Features Of BASF IRGACURE 2959 Photoinitiator

  1. Efficient UV initiation - Rapid free-radical generation under UV, suitable for water-based/low-odor systems, improving curing efficiency

  2. Non-yellowing/low-odor - No yellowing after curing, extremely low odor, suitable for indoor/food-contact coatings

  3. Hydroxyl grafting advantage - Hydroxyl enables polymer grafting, low volatility, suitable for high-temperature moisture-evaporated UV formulations

  4. Water-based compatibility - Hydroxyl improves water solubility, suitable for water-based acrylic/unsaturated polyester UV systems

  5. Low volatility/easy processing - Lower volatility than IRG 1173, safer processing, reducing environmental/occupational impact

Typical Applications Of BASF IRGACURE 2959 Photoinitiator

  1. Water-based UV coatings - Water-based varnishes for wood/metal/plastic, improving adhesion/water resistance, suitable for eco-friendly/low-odor requirements

  2. Paper printing - UV inks for paper surfaces, low odor, suitable for food packaging printing, ensuring printing precision

  3. Electronic materials - Coatings for optical fibers/films, non-yellowing, improving optical properties/weatherability

  4. Wood UV paints - Water-based UV paints for furniture, low-odor/eco-friendly, suitable for indoor use, ensuring coating aesthetics

  5. Plastic coatings - UV-curable coatings for plastic surfaces, improving scratch resistance, suitable for medical/daily necessities

Specifications Of BASF IRGACURE 2959 Photoinitiator

BrandBASF
Chemical TypeFree-radical UV photoinitiator (α-hydroxy ketone)
Chemical Name2-Hydroxy-4'-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-2-methylpropiophenone
CAS No106797-53-9
Appearance (25℃)Pale gray powder
Molecular Weight224.3 g/mol
Melting Point86.5-89.5℃
Flash Point>100℃
Absorption Peak276nm (in methanol)
OdorExtremely low


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