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LOWILITE™ 20
Low molecular weight benzophenone UV light absorber that offers broad FDA approval from degradation.
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- Manufacturer: SI Group
- Product Line: SI Group UV Stabilizers
- Product: LOWILITE™ Benzophenone UV Absorbers
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Elastomers | Personal Care | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
LOWILITE™ 20 provides protection for a variety of materials from degradation caused by exposure to UV light. FDA approvals for food contact and personal care applications means LOWILITE™ 20 can be safely used in oil-based cosmetics and sun care products as well as polymers.
Specifications
Color: Pale yellow
Form: crystalline powder
Molecular Weight: 228 g/mol
Melting Point: 62-65 °C
Gardner Color: ≤8
Bulk Density: 650 kg/m³
Specific Gravity: 1.339 g/cc @ 25 °C
Primary Chemistry:
2-Hydroxy-4-Methoxybenzophenone
Features & Benefits
- FDA approval for personal care applications
- Broad food-contact approvals
Problems Solved
Discoloration and degradation of polymers caused by exposure to light and UV radiation
Low stability against UV light in coatings, sunscreen, and personal care formulations
Applications
Rigid and plasticized PVC for roofing and hoses
Acrylic copolymers for windows and paneling
Coatings
Lacquers, and clear varnishes
Adhesives
Linseed oil-based alkyds and phenolics
Oil-based cosmetics and sunscreens
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