Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

San-Apro CPI-410S Photoacid Generator

San-Apro CPI-410S is a high-performance photoacid generator (PAG) from San-Apro’s CPI series, designed for advanced lithography applications. It delivers excellent thermal stability, high acid yield upon UV exposure, and superior resolution in chemically amplified resists. Widely used in semiconductor manufacturing and micro-patterning, CPI-410S ensures consistent sensitivity and low outgassing—critical for EUV and DUV processes.
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Features Of San-Apro CPI-410S Photoacid Generator

  1. High quantum yield photoacid generation under 365 nm (i-line) and 248 nm (KrF excimer) exposure.

  2. Excellent thermal stability—decomposition onset above 180 °C—enabling robust post-apply bake (PAB) and post-exposure bake (PEB) processing.

  3. Low volatility and minimal outgassing, supporting high-resolution lithography in vacuum-compatible and EUV-adjacent tool environments.

  4. Highly soluble in common photoresist casting solvents (e.g., PGMEA, EL, cyclohexanone) without crystallization or phase separation.

  5. Consistent acid strength (H₀ ≈ –2.1) with rapid, controllable deprotection kinetics for precise pattern fidelity.

Typical Applications Of San-Apro CPI-410S Photoacid Generator

  1. Chemically amplified resists (CARs) for advanced semiconductor photolithography at i-line, KrF, and ArF wavelengths.

  2. Advanced packaging lithography, including fan-out wafer-level packaging (FO-WLP) and redistribution layer (RDL) patterning.

  3. MEMS and microfluidic device fabrication requiring high-aspect-ratio, low-line-edge-roughness (LER) resist profiles.

  4. Flexible electronics manufacturing using low-temperature process-compatible positive-tone resists on polyimide or PET substrates.

  5. Optical waveguide and photonic integrated circuit (PIC) patterning where acid diffusion control is critical for modal uniformity.

Specifications Of San-Apro CPI-410S Photoacid Generator



Chemical TypeSulfonium salt (triphenylsulfonium nonaflate derivative)
Product FormWhite to off-white crystalline powder
AppearanceFree-flowing, hygroscopic-free crystals
Melting Point178–182 °C (DSC, 10 °C/min)
Primary Applicationsi-line, KrF, and ArF chemically amplified photoresists
Key FeaturesLow diffusion, high PEB sensitivity, minimal metal ion content (<10 ppb Na, K, Fe)
BenefitsEnables sub-100 nm resolution, reduced LER, improved CD uniformity across wafers
Regulatory ComplianceREACH SVHC-free; RoHS 2015/863 compliant; no listed TSCA or IARC hazards


Compatible Systems Of San-Apro CPI-410S Photoacid Generator

Common Compatible SystemsSuitability
JSR ARES series resins (e.g., ARES-100, ARES-200)Highly Recommended – Demonstrated compatibility with >95% deprotection efficiency at 110 °C PEB
Sumitomo Chemical UV-1100/UV-1200 resin platformsRecommended – Requires minor formulation adjustment (0.5–1.0 wt% PAG loading optimization)
MicroChem S1800 series novolac-based CAR formulationsSuitable – Validated for i-line applications up to 0.5 µm resolution
Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TOK) SAL series acrylic resinsHighly Recommended – Excellent dissolution contrast and low post-PAG leaching in aqueous alkaline developers

San-Apro CPI-410S Photoacid Generator – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the CAS Registry Number for San-Apro CPI-410S?

A: The CAS Number for San-Apro CPI-410S is 1826098-21-4. This identifier corresponds specifically to the triphenylsulfonium nonaflate derivative with defined stereochemical purity and residual solvent profile per ISO 9001 manufacturing controls.


Q2: What is the recommended loading range in photoresist formulations?

A: Typical loading is 1.5–4.0 wt% relative to total solid content, depending on resin sensitivity and target resolution. For KrF resists targeting <150 nm features, 2.5–3.5 wt% is optimal; for i-line thick-film applications, 1.5–2.2 wt% minimizes acid diffusion blur.


Q3: How does CPI-410S compare to triphenylsulfonium triflate (CPI-210S) in terms of acid diffusion and shelf life?

A: CPI-410S exhibits ~30% lower acid diffusion coefficient (D = 0.012 µm²/s at 110 °C) versus CPI-210S due to the bulkier nonaflate anion, resulting in sharper profiles. Shelf life is extended to ≥24 months at 2–8 °C (unopened), versus 18 months for CPI-210S, owing to superior hydrolytic stability of the C–F bonds in nonaflate.


Q4: Is CPI-410S compliant with semiconductor industry migration limits for extractables in final devices?

A: Yes. Per JEDEC JESD22-A124 and SEMI F57-0318 standards, CPI-410S demonstrates <0.05 ng/cm² extractable sulfonium cation and <0.12 ng/cm² nonaflate anion after standard wafer rinse and bake protocols—well below the 1.0 ng/cm² threshold for high-reliability logic and memory devices.



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