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Gelest OMBO037

Molecular Formula
C₄₀H₁₈BF₂₀I

Gelest (p-ISOPROPYLPHENYL)(p-METHYLPHENYL)IODONIUM TETRAKIS(PENTAFLUOROPHENYL) BORATE (OMBO037) is a UV initiator for cycloaliphatic epoxide functionalized silicones. It also functions as a catalyst and is commonly used in cationic polymerization.

Properties

Physical Form
Solid

Identification

Chemical Name

(4‐methylphenyl)[4‐(propan‐2‐yl)phenyl]iodonium tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)borate

Product families

Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
  • Polymerization Additives

Other characteristics

Functions
Catalyst, UV Initiator
Applicable Processes
Cationic Polymerization
Applications

UV initiator for cycloaliphatic epoxide functionalized silicones

Technology
Industrial Additives & Materials
Standard Packaging
  • 25 g
  • 1 kg
Storage Condition
Store in Dark
Chemical Inventories
  • ELINCS (EU)
  • IECSC (China)
  • NDSL (Canada)
  • NZIoC (New Zealand)
Industrial Additives Functions
  • Catalyst
  • UV Initiator

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnit
Melting Point120 - 130°C

Table 2 of 2

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnit
Molecular Weight1015.7g/mol
Hydrolytic Sensitivity4 (No reaction with water under neutral conditions)—
Wavelength (UV)max. 235nm

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