Esacure ONE
IGM Resins USA Inc. · Esacure
Esacure ONE is a difunctional alpha-hydroxy ketone photoinitiator known for its high reactivity and suitability for clear systems. It is especially effective in applications where low VOC, low migration, and low extraction values are required, such as in food packaging. It appears as a white powder, is insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents.
- Low VOC
- Food grade
- High reactivity
- Suitable for various substrates
- Compatible with multiple substrates
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- 2,3-dihydro-6-(2-hydroxy-2- methyl-1-oxopropyl)-1,1,3-trimethyl-3-[4-(2-hydroxy- 2-methyl- 1-oxopropyl)phenyl]-1H-indene & 2,3-dihydro-5-(2-hydroxy-2- methyl-1-oxopropyl)-1,1,3-trimethyl-3-[4-(2-hydroxy- 2-methyl- 1-oxopropyl)phenyl]-1H-indene mixture
- CAS number(s)
- 163702-01-0
- EC number
- 402-990-3
- Molecular formula
- C26H32O4
- INCI name
- Difunctional Alpha Hydroxy Ketone
- Synonyms
- Difunctional Oligomeric Alpha Hydroxy Ketone, Benzene, (1-methylethenyl)-, homopolymer, ar-(2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-oxopropyl) derivs., Difunctional alpha-Hydroxy Ketone Photoinitiator, Free Radical Photoinitiator - Type I
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State | Solid | - |
| Appearance | Powder | - |
| Color | White | - |
| Melting Point | 98 - 110 | °C |
| Boiling Point | > 300 (at 101.3 kPa) | °C |
| Flash Point | > 200 (closed cup) | °C |
| Vapor Pressure | < 0.002 (at 25°C) | Pa |
| Relative Density | 1.12 (at 20°C) | - |
| Water Solubility | 0.00152 (Water, at 25°C) | g/L |
| Partition Coefficient | log Pow 4.53 | - |
| Autoignition Temperature | 426 | °C |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Appearance | White Powder (Pass) | - | Visual |
| - | Purity | ≥ 95.0 | % | HPLC Analysis |
| - | Melting Range | 98 - 110 | °C | Melting Point Apparatus |
| - | Solubility | Insoluble in water | - | - |
| - | Solubility in other solvents | Soluble in most common organic solvents, monomers and oligomers for UV applications | - | - |
| - | Shelf Life | Durable for at least 24 months | - | - |
- Industries
- CASEElectronics & ElectricalFurniture & WoodPackaging & PrintingPaints & CoatingsPlastics & RubberPulp & Paper
- Product groups
- PhotoinitiatorsCoating Additives
- Applications
- Clear & specialty coatingsOptical fibersPowder coatingsPaper & packaging coatingsMetal coatingsWood coatings
- Functions
- Curing agentPhotoinitiator
- Market segments
- Printing inks & coatingsFood packaging
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling