ADDITOL® TPO

Technical Datasheet

ALPHA CLEAVAGE PHOTO INITIATOR

INTRODUCTION TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ADDITOL® TPO is a radical photoinitiator that can be used alone or in Volatiles ≤ 0.5%
combination with other photo initiators. It is used in formulations Molecular Weight 348
containing unsaturated materials such as acrylates, methacrylates, vinyls Extinction coefficients 296 nm: 8.864
and unsaturated polyesters. With exposure to UV light, ADDITOL® TPO (litres gram-1 cm-1) 380 nm: 1.566
undergoes a photochemical reaction that generates radicals. These
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radicals will initiate polymerization through the unsaturated groups
present in the system.
ABSORPTION SPECTRUM
ADDITOL® TPO, due to its photo-bleaching properties, is particularly
suited for the UV curing of white pigmented formulations and thick clear
coatings. ADDITOL® TPO is frequently combined with other alpha
cleavage photo initiators such as ADDITOL® CPK and ADDITOL® HDMAP
for improved surface cure.
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PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
ADDITOL® TPO is characterized by:
· Low odour
· Low volatility
UV curable formulated products containing ADDITOL® TPO are
characterized by:
· Low yellowing on UV cure
· Increased depth of cure
The final properties of UV cured products also depend on the selection
of other components such as oligomers, reactive diluents and additives.
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SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
ADDITOL® TPO is typically used at levels of 0.5 - 2% by weight based on
the reactive components of the formulation. Applications include:
· Screen inks, particularly white
· White flexographic inks x
· White offset inks
PRECAUTIONS
· Thick (~ 0.25 mm or greater) clear coatings
· Pigmented coatings, particularly white Before using ADDITOL® TPO, see the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for
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information on the identified hazards of the material and the
recommended personal protective equipment and procedures.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Appearance Yellow powder STORAGE AND HANDLING
Melting point, °C 87 - 94
Purity, % min. 98 Store the material in a dry area out of direct sunlight. Prevent exposure
to any UV or visible light. Keep containers closed and protect from
physical damage.
See the SDS for the recommended storage temperature range for
ADDITOL® TPO.

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