ADDITOL® ITX
- CAS Number
- 5495-84-1
- EC Number
- 226-827-9
- Chemical Name
- 2-Isopropylthioxanthone
- Chemical Family
- Azo Compounds
ADDITOL® ITX is a yellow powder formulated for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. This bisphenol A-free, solvent-free, and VOC-free ingredient is particularly suited for automotive OEM coatings, wood coatings and finishes, and industrial coatings. Its compatibility primarily extends to wood substrates, offering unique properties in various specialty coatings.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
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
- Synonyms
- 2-isopropyl thioxanthone
- Functions
- Photoinitiator
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- Appearance
- Yellow powder
- 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® ITX is characterized by:; Good solubility; UV curable formulated products containing ADDITOL® ITX are characterized by:; Good through cure; 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® ITX is typically used at levels of 0.3-3% by weight based on the reactive components of the formulation. Applications include:; Flexographic inks; Offset inks; Screen inks; Pigmented coatings
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Wood
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Volatile Content | max. 0.5 | % |
| Molecular Weight | 241 | — |
| Extinction Co-efficients (302nm) | 13.386 | Litres Gram-1 Cm-1 |
| Extinction Co-efficients (382nm) | 22.55 | Litres Gram-1 Cm-1 |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | min. 98 | % | HPLC, LC-MS |
| Melting Point | 55 - 75 | °C | — |
