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BASF IRGACURE 379 Photoinitiator

BASF IRGACURE 379 is a Type I free-radical UV photoinitiator in the IRGACURE series, 2-(4-methylbenzyl)-2-(dimethylamino)-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)-1-butanone, pale yellow powder, higher solubility/curing efficiency than IRG 369, ideal for UV inks/varnishes/photoresists, compoundable with IRG 184/651 for enhanced curing.

Features Of BASF IRGACURE 379 Photoinitiator

  1. Efficient UV initiation - Rapid free-radical generation under UV, suitable for colored systems, improving curing speed and through-cure

  2. High solubility - Better solubility than IRG 369, suitable for various viscosity systems, easy to add and disperse

  3. Excellent compounding synergy - Compatible with most monomers/oligomers, compoundable for enhanced surface curing

  4. Good thermal stability - Thermally stable, easy-to-disperse powder, suitable for various film thicknesses

  5. Imaging/electronic compatibility - Suitable for photoresists/solder masks, ensuring fine-pattern curing, improving resolution

Typical Applications Of BASF IRGACURE 379 Photoinitiator

  1. UV-curable inks - Offset/screen inks, improving curing speed and surface curing, ideal for thin coats

  2. UV varnish systems - Clear varnishes, ensuring transparency and long-term weatherability, suitable for outdoor scenarios

  3. Photoresists - Ensuring imaging precision, suitable for printing plates/UV-curable resins

  4. Electronic solder masks - PCB solder masks, suitable for fine-pattern curing, improving adhesion/chemical resistance

  5. Colored coatings - Suitable for dark coatings, ensuring curing efficiency and color stability

Specifications Of BASF IRGACURE 379 Photoinitiator

BrandBASF
Chemical TypeType I free-radical UV photoinitiator (α-amino ketone)
Chemical Name2-(4-methylbenzyl)-2-(dimethylamino)-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)-1-butanone
CAS No119344-86-4
Appearance (25℃)Pale yellow powder
Molecular Weight380.5 g/mol
Melting Point82-87℃
Absorption Peaks233nm, 320nm (in methanol)
Density (20℃)1.22g/cm³ (reference)
Flash Point>150℃ (reference)


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