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Esstech PL-BDK, Benzildimethyl Ketal

Esstech PL-BDK, Benzildimethyl Ketal is a fast curing type-I photoinitiator. It is soluble in most monomers, oligomers and pre-polymers but insoluble in H2O.

Functions: Photoinitiator

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Lithographic Ink, Offset Ink, Screen Printing Ink

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Performance Attributes and Applications
  • Excellent through cure
  • Low cured film odor
  • Low Volatility
  • Very fast curing

Typical Applications:

  • Coatings for graphic arts, wood, plastics, metals. Printing plates, flexo, screen, litho, dry offset inks. Adhesives.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White crystalline powder
Odor
Faint, characteristic
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point65.0°C-
Specific Gravity1.21g/mL-
Chemical ClassBenzildimethyl-ketal--
Boiling Point134.0°C-
Abs. Peaks250340.0nm-
Usage Levels0.5 to 5%-