MAXGARD® 300: UV Absorber Benzophenone-6

MAXGARD® 300: UV Absorber Benzophenone-6

Chemical Name:
Benzophenone - 6
CAS Numbers:
131-54-4
Empirical Formula: C15H14O5
Physical Appearance: Light Yellow Powder
Mass Density: 1.34g/cm3 at 25°C
Melting Point: 130-132°C
Solubility in Water: Nil

MAXGARD 300 (benzophenone-6) is an ultraviolet light (UV) absorber which protects plastics and coatings from damages from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It is less expensive than equivalent tetrasubstituted benzophenone ultraviolet light (UV) absorbers.

Application Details

MAXGARD 300 (benzophenone-6) absorbs ultraviolet light, thereby increasing the lightfastness of dyes on polyester window film and polyester fabrics. It is also used to stabilize plastics, coatings, such as polyurethanes, furniture stains and varnishes, nitrocellulose lacquers, fluorescent pigments and photographic emulsions, textiles and adhesives.

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