Product Data Sheet

Chivacure 1256
www.chitec.com

Photoinitiator for UV coatings

1.

General

PHOTOINITIATOR

Chivacure 1256 is a non-yellowing liquid photoinitiator designed specifically for unsaturated polyesters or thick
acrylic UV coatings. It has a minor max located in 374 nm, therefore, it is also ideal for white-pigmented
systems.

2.

Properties
Structure

CH3
O O
P

CH3

OEt
CH3

CAS Name
CAS No.
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight

3.

Ethyl 2,4,6-trimethylbenzoylphenylphosphinate
84434-11-7
C18H21O3P
316.34

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Yellow liquid
3
1.13 g/cm @20 C
800 cps
< 0.01 Pa @20 C

Physical Data
Appearance
Density
Viscosity
Vapor pressure

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Solubility
(g in 100 ml solvent, at 20 C)
Acetone
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Butyl acetate
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Dichlomethane
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MEK
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Styrene
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TMPTA
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Water
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Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Unlimited
Nil

Specification
Appearance
Assay (HPLC)
Volatile
Color (Gardner)
Viscosity at 20 C

Revised Date: Apr 17, 2013

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Yellow liquid
95% min.
1% max.
7 max.
1,000 cps max.

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Product Data Sheet

Chivacure 1256
www.chitec.com

Photoinitiator for UV coatings

6.

PHOTOINITIATOR

Application

Basically, a percentage of 1 3% of Chivacure 1256 is effective for lacquer preparation. If the resin is made of
polyester, there is no need for coinitiators. However, due to its sensitivity toward oxygen inhibition, additional

coinitiators such as Chivacure 184 or 173 is highly recommended for pigmented acrylic finishes. If the yellowing is

not concerned, amine synergist such as Chivacure EPD or 115 is also benefic to the throughcure.

Owing to its absorption of light in the long wave UV region, Chivacure 1256 and lacquers produced from it are
daylight-sensitive. Therefore, light with wavelength less than 500 nm must be excluded during storage and
processing.

The shelf life of Chivacure 1256 finishes must be carefully checked due to the premature curing.

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UV Spectrum
Chivacure 1256
1
0.9
0.8

Absorbance

0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
320

330

340

350

360

370

380

390

400

410

420

430

440

Wavelength (nm)

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Storage
Must be stored in closed containers in dry and dark conditions.

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Packaging
20 kg plastic drum

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