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Esacure 1001 M

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Esacure 1001 M is a difunctional Type II photoinitiator of the ketosulphone class, used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers like acrylates after UV exposure. It is particularly suitable for pigmented systems and applications requiring low migration and low extraction values, such as food packaging. The product appears as an off-white to pale pink powder, soluble in most common organic solvents.

Esacure A 198

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Esacure A 198 is a polyfunctional high molecular weight amine used as a co-initiator in combination with type II photoinitiators for high-speed curing in both clear and pigmented systems. It is particularly suitable for systems where low migration and low extraction values are needed, such as food packaging. The product develops very low levels of odor and yellowing during and after curing.

Esacure KIP 150

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Esacure KIP 150 is an oligomeric polyfunctional alpha-hydroxyketone characterized by high reactivity and non-yellowing properties. It is ideal for applications requiring low VOC, low odor, and low yellowing, such as in graphic arts, adhesives, and clear coatings for various substrates. It is a very high viscosity liquid that is insoluble in water but soluble in most common organic solvents, monomers, and oligomers for UV applications.

Esacure KIP 160

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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.

Esacure ONE

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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.

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IGM Resins is the leading global provider of Energy Curing raw material solutions to a wide variety of industries such as graphic arts, industrial coatings, adhesives, and 3D printing. The combination of our global presence, unique market-driven and customer-focused approach, technical and regulatory support, and our comprehensive portfolio of products covering Photoinitiators, Energy Curing Resins, and Additives is the cornerstone of our success. We offer worldwide technical application support, product development, and customized solutions. Browse the brochures for available products.

Omnipol ASA

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Omnipol ASA is a liquid polymeric amine synergist designed for inks requiring low migration and low volatility. It is particularly effective in combination with low migration Type II photoinitiators and is used in printing sensitive food, drug, and cosmetic packaging. The product appears as a pale yellow to brown viscous liquid and has excellent performance in black and heavily pigmented systems.

Omnipol BP

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Omnipol BP is a difunctional benzophenone photoinitiator designed for use in inks and coatings requiring low migration and low volatility. It is particularly suited for use in combination with amine synergists and non-pigmented coatings as an alternative to benzophenone. It is effective in UV curable coating and ink formulations, especially for sensitive food, drug, and cosmetic packaging.

Omnipol TP

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Omnipol TP is a highly efficient polymeric Type I photoinitiator based on TPO-L. It is characterized by high reactivity and low odor. Its high molecular weight and low migration potential make it suitable for use in food packaging applications. It is effective under UV and LED lamps, especially in pigmented UV systems, overprint varnishes, and various ink formulations.

Omnirad 1173

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Omnirad 1173 is a versatile and highly efficient liquid photoinitiator used to initiate the photopolymerization of chemically unsaturated prepolymers, such as acrylates, in combination with mono- or multi-functional monomers. It is known for its excellent compatibility and is especially suitable for UV-curable clear coatings, providing minimal yellowing even after prolonged sunlight exposure.

Omnirad 127

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Omnirad 127 is a highly efficient Type I photoinitiator used to initiate the photopolymerization of unsaturated pre-polymers like acrylates in combination with mono- or multifunctional monomers. It is suitable for various pigmented UV inks and clear coatings, particularly in thin coatings such as overprint varnishes and a variety of coating applications.

Omnirad 184

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Omnirad 184 is a highly efficient non-yellowing photoinitiator that is commonly used for curing acrylate-based systems upon exposure to UV light. It is particularly effective in clear coatings, overprint varnishes, and inks. Omnirad 184 is known for its low yellowing properties and excellent performance in a variety of formulations, providing rapid curing and high reactivity.

Omnirad 2022

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Omnirad 2022 is a highly efficient liquid photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated resins after exposure to UV light. It is ideal for use in pigmented formulations and UV-stabilized clear coatings, providing balanced surface and through-cure properties.

Omnirad 2100

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Omnirad 2100 is a highly efficient liquid photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated resins upon exposure to UV light. It is particularly effective in white-pigmented formulations with minimal yellowing after curing and is suitable for various applications, including coatings, inks, composites, and adhesives. Omnirad 2100 can be used as a one-to-one replacement for Omnirad TPO with improved bottom curing in thicker coatings.

Omnirad 2959

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Omnirad 2959 is a highly efficient non-yellowing type I photoinitiator for the UV curing of systems comprising unsaturated monomers and prepolymers. It is especially suited for low odor applications and water-borne systems based on acrylate or unsaturated polyester resins. The active hydroxy group can react with functionalized unsaturated resins to enhance compatibility.

Omnirad 819

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Omnirad 819 is a versatile photoinitiator used for the radical polymerization of unsaturated resins upon UV light exposure. It is especially suitable for white pigmented formulations, the curing of glass-fiber-reinforced polyester/styrene systems, and clear coats for outdoor use in combination with light stabilizers. This photoinitiator is effective in thick-section curing and provides excellent curing performance with minimal yellowing.

Omnirad ITX

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Omnirad ITX is a highly effective type II photoinitiator used in combination with tertiary amine synergists to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers such as acrylates upon exposure to UV light. It is typically used in UV curable coatings, adhesives, inks, and photoresist formulations for substrates like paper, wood, metal, plastics, and glass.

Omnirad TPO

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Omnirad TPO is a highly efficient, low-yellowing, type I photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers such as acrylates after exposure to UV light.It can be used in combination with mono or multi-functional monomers as reactive diluents. Omnirad TPO is commonly applied in UV curable coating and ink formulations for various substrates like paper, wood, metal, plastics, and glass.

Omnirad TPO-L

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Omnirad TPO-L is a highly efficient liquid type I photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers such as acrylates and unsaturated polyesters containing styrene, after exposure to UV light. It is especially suitable for use in pigmented systems, including those containing TiO2, and thick film layers due to its absorption in the long wave region of the UV spectrum.

Photomer 3016

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Photomer 3016 is a high viscosity, non-volatile, difunctional acrylate ester derived from a low molecular weight aromatic epoxy resin. It exhibits fast cure speed, low odor, high surface hardness, very high gloss finish, and excellent scuff and solvent resistance. It is used in lithographic, screen printing, metal deco inks, clear coatings for paper, wood, rigid plastics, and in varnishes and lacquers.

Photomer 4006

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Photomer 4006 is an aliphatic tri-functional acrylate of low viscosity with excellent cross-linking reactivity. It is an effective reactive diluent with good solvency and viscosity reducing characteristics in UV/EB curable formulations based on epoxy, polyurethane, and polyester oligomers. This product forms homopolymers of high tensile and moderate elongation and is suitable for various industrial applications, including coatings, varnishes, and inks.

Photomer 4017

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Photomer 4017 is a low viscosity diluent used for UV and EB radiation curable lacquers and pigmented coatings. It is suitable for a variety of substrates including paper, wood, metal, plastics, and glass. This monomer provides moderate shrinkage, good flexibility, adhesion, leveling, and weatherability, along with excellent chemical, water, and abrasion resistance.

Photomer 4034

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Photomer 4034 is a caprolactone modified version of hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA), providing enhanced flexibility, improved chemical resistance, and superior hydrolytic stability. It is ideal for use as a capping agent in UV curable urethane acrylate oligomers, suitable for applications such as UV curable wear layers on PVC and parquet flooring, as well as incorporation into acrylic polyols for OEM and refinish resins in the automotive industry.

Photomer 4127

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Photomer 4127 is a low viscosity monomer used as a reactive diluent to reduce the viscosity of oligomers. It provides excellent substrate wetting and low shrinkage during curing, making it suitable for UV/EB curable coatings, inks, and varnishes on various substrates such as metal, paper, plastic, and wood. It is particularly effective where high flexibility and good pigment wetting are required.

Photomer 4141 Plus

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Photomer 4141 Plus is a low viscosity mono-functional acrylated monomer used in UV and EB curable applications. It provides excellent adhesion, good flexibility, non-yellowing, and low shrinkage. It is suitable for use in UV curable coatings and inks for substrates such as paper, wood, metal, and plastics.

Photomer 4173

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Photomer 4173 is a low viscosity, UV/EB curable acrylate oligomer designed for use in etch-resist inks and coatings. It provides excellent adhesion, good scuff resistance, and high gloss when cured, especially on metallic substrates. Suitable for radiation curable electronic coatings and adhesives.

Photomer 4184

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Photomer 4184 is a monofunctional urethane acrylate used as a reactive diluent in radiation curable coatings, inks, and adhesives. It is non-yellowing, low odor, and provides excellent flexibility, adhesion, and elongation properties, making it ideal for shrink sleeve applications and various printing applications.

Photomer 6024

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Photomer 6024 is an aliphatic urethane diacrylate oligomer known for its good flexibility, yellowing resistance, and high UV/EB cure reactivity. It is primarily used in applications such as printing inks, coatings for metal or plastic, and adhesives. The product helps to reduce viscosity compared to standard polyurethanes.

Photomer 6710

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Photomer 6710 is a non-yellowing aliphatic urethane diacrylate with low viscosity. It provides excellent light stability, chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and flexibility. This oligomer is primarily used in industrial applications such as plastic coatings, wood and metal coatings, offering great adhesion and flexibility.

PureOmer 2012

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PureOmer 2012 is a very low viscosity monofunctional methacrylated monomer that can be polymerized in the presence of free radicals. It is typically used in UV and EB curable coatings, inks, and adhesive formulations for substrates like wood, metal, glass, and plastics. It offers excellent adhesion, low volume shrinkage, and good reactivity.

PureOmer 4012

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PureOmer 4012 is a very low viscosity monofunctional acrylated monomer with excellent solvency, high Tg, and outstanding adhesion properties, particularly on glass and plastics. It is suitable for UV curable coating, ink, and adhesive formulations for substrates such as wood, metal, glass, and plastics.