CAS #: 5495-84-1
2-Isopropylthioxanthone is a Type II photoinitiator. It is typically used in combination with tertiary amines. Another major use is as a sensitizer to enhance the curing efficiency of both PL-907 and PL-369. It is soluble in most monomers, oligomers and pre-polymers but insoluble in H2O.

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Performance Properties

Performance Properties

N/A Excellent Non-sensitizer Excellent through Cure Good in Pigmented Systems (Non-white)

Typical Properties

CAS #

N/A 5495-84-1

Acronym

N/A ITX

Chemical Name

N/A 2-Isopropylthioxanthone

Typical Applications

N/A

Adhesives

Coatings for Graphic Arts, Wood, Plastics, Metals, and Optical Fiber

Flexo, Screen, Litho, Dry Offset, and Inkjet

Appearance

N/A Pale Yellow Powder

Molecular Formula

N/A C16H14OS

Molecular Weight

N/A 254.3

Boiling Point

N/A >398 ºC

Melting Point

N/A 72 – 76 ºC

Specific Gravity

N/A 1.08 g/mL

Abs. Peaks

N/A 255 nm 382 nm

Usage Levels

N/A 0.5 – 5.0 %