Esacure KIP 160

IGM Resins USA Inc.

IGM Resins USA Inc. · Esacure

Esacure KIP 160 is a difunctional alpha hydroxy ketone photoinitiator characterized by excellent reactivity, especially compared to conventional alpha hydroxy ketones. It is designed to shift the absorption spectrum to longer wavelengths, making it effective in pigmented systems using conventional UV equipment. Suitable for clear coatings and applications requiring low VOC, low migration, and low extraction values.

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Specifications

Identifiers

Chemical name
2-Hydroxy-1-{4-[4-(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropanoyl)phenoxy]phenyl}-2-methylpropan-1-one
CAS number(s)
71868-15-0
EC number
472-110-0
Molecular formula
C20H22O5
InChI key
LYGZOGDWCOYSGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCI name
Difunctional Alpha Hydroxy Ketone
Synonyms
Difunctional Alpha Hydroxy Ketone, 1-Propanone, 1,1'-(oxydi-4,1-phenylene)Bis(2-hydroxy-2-methyl), Difunctional Alpha Hydroxy Ketone, Photoinitiator, Free Radical Photoinitiator - Type I

Technical specifications

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical StateSolid-
AppearancePowder-
ColorWhite-
Melting Point99 - 101°C
Boiling Point>280°C
Vapor Pressure<0 (at 25°C)Pa
Relative Density1.16 (at 21°C)-
Water Solubility0.0322 (at 20°C)g/L
Partition Coefficientlog Pow 3.27 (at 22°C)-

Specifications

Test ConditionSpecificationValueUnitTest Method
-AppearanceWhite powder-Visual
-Purity≥ 98.0%HPLC analysis
-Moisture Content≤ 0.5%Karl Fischer
-Shelf LifeDurable for at least 24 months--
Industries
CASEElectronics & ElectricalFurniture & WoodPackaging & PrintingPaints & CoatingsPlastics & RubberPulp & Paper
Product groups
PhotoinitiatorsCoating Additives
Applications
Screen printingLithographic printingClear & specialty coatingsPaper & packaging coatingsOptical fibersFlexographic printing
Functions
PhotoinitiatorCuring agent
Market segments
Protective coatingsFood packagingPrinting inks & coatings

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