Unmatched Quality in Substituted Benzophenones

Our deep expertise in formulating and manufacturing substituted benzophenone and diphenylacrylate ultraviolet light (UV) absorbers makes Syrgis Performance Specialties the clear leader in its field.  Most grades of MAXGARD® ultraviolet light (UV) stabilizers are classified as performance materials (many are substituted benzophenones), as they are formulated to perform a specific or important function in customers' finished products.


We provide substituted benzophenones and diphenylacrylates for the following industries.  Click a link below to view the substituted benzophenones or diphenylacrylate for that industry.



  • Plastics: Used in product packaging to protect products, and the plastics themselves, from breaking down in sunlight.

  • Coatings: Window tinting film, additives for lacquers and varnishes, and other coatings that need to protect surfaces from ultraviolet light (UV rays).

  • Adhesives: Our substituted benzophenones and diphenylacrylates are key additives to preserve the bond of glues and other adhesives from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light (UV).

  • Personal Care: Our substituted benzophenone and diphenylacrylate ultraviolet light (UV) absorbers preserve the color and fragrance of products such as cosmetics, soaps, perfume and hair care products.

  • Textiles: Our substituted benzophenone and diphenylacrylate ultraviolet light (UV) absorbers protect the colorfastness of textile dyes to extend the usable life of fabrics.

Please contact us to discuss your particular substituted benzophenone and diphenylacrylate application. 


Product Finder


Please use the Product Finder on this page, and throughout this web site, to find groups of substituted benzophenones and diphenylacrylates that may interest you.  You can use the Product Finder to locate our substituted benzophenone and diphenylacrylate products by these criteria:



  • Chemical Name: Find substituted benzophenones and diphenylacrylates according to formulation, even if you don't know the manufacturer or product name.

  • Industry: Find your industry to view a list of substituted benzophenones and diphenylacrylates that might help you stabilize your products from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light (UV).

  • CAS Number: If you know the CAS Number of a particular substituted benzophenone or diphenylacrylate, we can take you directly to a description of the product.

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Product Finder

Please use the Product Finder on this page, and throughout this web site, to find groups of products that may interest you.  You can use the Product Finder to locate our products by these criteria:

  • Industry: Find your industry to view a list of specialty chemicals that might help you deliver better products.
  • Application: Look up our products according to the many ways they are used, from Scale Inhibitors to Foamers to Paraffin Solvents.
  • Search by Chemical Name or CAS Number: If you know the formulation, or CAS Number of a particular specialty chemical, just type it in the search box to find the appropriate results.
Product Name Description Documents
MAXGARD® 1000: UV Absorber Benzophenone-2

MAXGARD 1000 (benzophenone-2) is an effective ultraviolet light absorber (UV absorber) which acts as a stabilizer for protecting plastics, coatings and cosmetics from ultraviolet light (UV) radiation damage found in sunlight.


 

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

MAXGARD® 1800: UV Absorber Benzophenone-9

MAXGARD 1800 (benzophenone-9) is an effective ultraviolet light (UV) absorber used to protect cosmetics from ultraviolet radiation (UV) damage, a component of natural sunlight.

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

MAXGARD® 300: UV Absorber Benzophenone-6

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.

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

MAXGARD® 400: UV Stabilizer Benzophenone-1

MAXGARD 400 (benzophenone-1) is an ultraviolet light (UV) stabilizer that protects plastics and coatings from UV radiation in sunlight. It is soluble in a wide range of solvents, compatible with most polymers and imparts less color to the substrate than most other ultraviolet light (UV) stabilizers when added to a plastic or coating system.

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

MAXGARD® 500: UV Absorber Benzophenone-3

MAXGARD 500 (benzophenone-3) is an active ultraviolet light (UV) absorber used in sunscreen and personal care and beauty products.

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

MAXGARD® 600: UV Stabilizer

MAXGARD 600 (a proprietary mixture of substituted benzophenones) is an effective 100% active liquid ultraviolet light (UV) stabilizer.

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

MAXGARD® 700: UV Stabilizer Benzophenone-12

MAXGARD 700 (benzophenone-12) is an excellent ultraviolet light (UV) stabilizer for protecting plastics from natural ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight.

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

MAXGARD® 900: UV Absorber Benzophenone-8

MAXGARD 900 (benzophenone-8) is an ultraviolet light (UV) absorber which has a very broad and strong absorption curve.   It provides excellent protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation found in natural sunlight.

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

MAXGARD® DPA-2: UV Stabilizer Etocrylene

MAXGARD DPA-2 (etocrylene) is an ultraviolet light (UV) stabilizer which protects plastics and coatings from ultraviolet (UV) radiation found in sunlight.

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

MAXGARD® DPA-8: UV Stabilizer Octocrylene

MAXGARD DPA-8 (Octocrylene) is a liquid ultraviolet light (UV) stabilizer which protects plastics and coatings from damaging UV radiation found in sunlight.

Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties

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