ADDITOL® MBF
- CAS Number
- 15206-55-0
- EC Number
- 239-263-3
- Chemical Name
- Methyl benzoylformate
ADDITOL® MBF is a clearcoat liquid suitable for various markets, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging. This product offers applications in automotive OEM coatings, wood coatings and finishes, and industrial coatings. Being bisphenol A-free, solvent-free, and VOC-free, it aligns with environmentally conscious labeling claims. Additionally, it exhibits compatibility with metal, plastic, and wood substrates and surfaces, emitting a mild odor.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Faster Cycle TimeLong PotlifeLow Energy ConsumptionLow Temperature-Curing
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Photoinitiator
Product families
Applications
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
- Automotive OEM Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Other Packaging Coatings
- Other Packaging Coatings
- Other Specialty Coatings
Product Families
- Catalysts & Initiators
Other characteristics
- Brand
- ADDITOL
- End Uses
- Clearcoat
- Synonyms
alpha-Oxobenzeneacetic Acid Methyl Ester, Benzoylformic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl 2-Oxo-2-Phenylacetate, Methyl Oxophenylacetate, Methyl Phenylglyoxalate, Phenylglyoxylic Acid Methyl Ester
- Functions
- Photoinitiator
- Odor
- Mild
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- Appearance
- Clear yellow liquid
- Coating Type
- Clearcoat
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Labeling Claims
- Bisphenol A-free
- Solvent-free
- VOC-free
- Country Availability
- China (Mainland)
- Storage and Handling
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.
- Performance Highlights
ADDITOL® MBF is characterized by:; Low viscosity liquid at room temperature; Mild odor; UV curable formulated products containing ADDITOL® MBF are characterized by:; Very good surface cure; Limited yellowing; The final properties of UV cured products also depend on the selection of other components such as oligomers, reactive diluents and additives.
- Suggested Applications
ADDITOL® MBF is typically used at levels of 1-4% by weight based on the reactive components of the formulation. Applications include:; Clear coats for plastic, wood and metal; Overprint varnishes; Paper upgrading; Inks and pigmented coatings (in combination with other photoinitiators)
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Metal
- Plastics
- Wood
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 164 | — |
| Assay | min. 97.5 | % |
| Density (25°C) | 1.16 | g/ml |
| Extinction Co-efficients (256nm) | 68 | Litres Gram-1 Cm-1 |
| Extinction Co-efficients (334nm) | 0.35 | Litres Gram-1 Cm-1 |
| Viscosity (25°C) | approx. 5 | cP |
