Product Data Sheet

Chivacure 1190
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Photoinitiator for Cationic UV coatings

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General

PHOTOINITIATOR

Chivacure 1190 is a cationic photoinitiator based on sulphonium chemistry which is used to induce the
polymerization of epoxides and other cation polymerizable materials upon exposure to UV light. It is compatible
with most cationic UV systems and is ideal for thin and clear coatings on metal, plastic, and paper.

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Properties
Structure

PF6-

PF6-

3.

S+

S+ PF6

Chemical name

CAS No.
Solid content

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Diphenyl(4-phenylthio)phenylsulfonium hexafluorophosphate and

(Thiodi-4,1-phenylene)bis(diphenylsulfonium) dihexafluorophosphate
68156-13-8 (monomer) & 74227-35-3 (dimmer)
40% 45% in propylene carbonate

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Yellow liquid
Very faint
232 C (499 F)
1.30 1.40 @20 C
100 cps

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Clear yellow to amber liquid

1.30 - 1.40 @20 C
4 max.
1% max.
100 cps max.

Physical Data
Appearance
Odor
Boiling point
Specific gravity
Viscosity

4.

S+

Specification
Appearance
Specific gravity
Color (Gardner)
Water content
Viscosity

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Product Data Sheet

Chivacure 1190
www.chitec.com

Photoinitiator for Cationic UV coatings

5.

PHOTOINITIATOR

UV Spectrum
U V s p e c tr u m o f C h iv a c u r e 1 1 9 0 in m e th a n o l

Absorbance

1 .5

1 .0

0 .5

0 .0
250

6.

300
350
W a v e le n g t h ( n m )

400

450

Packaging
25 and 200 kg metal drum with PE lining

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