Unmatched Quality in Substituted Benzophenones
Our deep expertise in formulating and manufacturing substituted benzophenone and diphenylacrylate UV absorbers makes Syrgis Performance Specialties the clear leader in its field. Most grades of MAXGARD® 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 UV rays.
- Adhesives: Our substituted benzophenones and diphenylacrylates are key additives to preserve the bond of glues and other adhesives.
- Personal Care: Our substituted benzophenone and diphenylacrylate light absorbers preserve the color and fragrance of products such as cosmetics, soaps, perfume and hair care products.
- Textiles: Our substituted benzophenone and diphenylacrylate light 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 deliver better products.
- 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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| MAXGARD® 1000 |
MAXGARD 1000 (benzophenone-2) is an effective light stabilizer for protecting plastics, coatings and cosmetics from UV radiation damage found in sunlight.
Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |
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| MAXGARD® 1800 |
MAXGARD 1800 (benzophenone-9) is an effective light stabilizer for protecting cosmetics from UV radiation damage, a component of natural sunlight. Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |
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| MAXGARD® 300 |
MAXGARD 300 (benzophenone-6) is a light stabilizer that protects plastics and coatings from UV radiation. It is less expensive than equivalent tetrasubstituted benzophenone UV stabilizers. Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |
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| MAXGARD® 400 |
MAXGARD 400 (benzophenone-1) is a light 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 UV stabilizers when added to a plastic or coating system. Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |
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| MAXGARD® 500 |
MAXGARD 500 (benzophenone-3) is an active UV absorber used in sunscreen and personal care and beauty products. Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |
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| MAXGARD® 600 |
MAXGARD 600 (a proprietary mixture of substituted benzophenones) is an effective 100% active liquid light stabilizer. Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |
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| MAXGARD® 700 |
MAXGARD 700 (benzophenone-12) is an excellent stabilizer for protecting plastics from natural UV radiation in sunlight. Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |
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| MAXGARD® 900 |
MAXGARD 900 (benzophenone-8) uses a very broad and strong absorption curve to provide protection from UV radiation found in natural sunlight. Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |
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| MAXGARD® DPA-2 |
MAXGARD DPA-2 (etocrylene) protects plastics and coatings from UV radiation found in sunlight. Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |
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| MAXGARD® DPA-8 |
MAXGARD DPA-8 (Octocrylene liquid) protects plastics and coatings from damaging UV radiation found in sunlight. Company: Syrgis Performance Specialties |

