CAS #: 119-61-9
Benzophenone is a fast curing type-II photoinitiator. In the presence of O2, the use of an amine co-initiator is recommended. It is soluble in most monomers, oligomers and pre-polymers. It is insoluble in H2O.

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Performance Properties

Performance Properties

N/A Excellent Hardness Very Fast Curing

Typical Properties

CAS #

N/A 119-61-9

Acronym

N/A BPO

Chemical Name

N/A Benzophenone

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 Off-white Flakes

Molecular Formula

N/A C13H10O

Molecular Weight

N/A 182.2

Boiling Point

N/A 305 ºC

Melting Point

N/A 48 ºC

Specific Gravity

N/A 1.08 g/mL

Abs. Peaks

N/A 254 nm

Usage Levels

N/A 1.0 – 8.0 %