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LOWILITE™ 26
Benzotriazole type UV light absorber, provides strong protection from UV initiated degradation in polyolefins and polyesters.
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- Manufacturer: SI Group
- Product Line: SI Group UV Stabilizers
- Product: LOWILITE™ Benzotriazole UV Absorbers
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
LOWILITE™ 26 is a strong benzotriazole UV light absorber that prevents yellowing and degradation for a variety of polyolefin and polyester applications. LOWILITE™ 26 provides UV protection in unsaturated polyester coatings cured with cobalt catalysts, without causing discoloration.
Specifications
Appearance: Pale yellow powder
Molecular Weight: 316 g/mol
Specific Gravity (@25 °C): 1.32
Bulk Density: 260 kg/m³
Melting Point: 137-142 °C
Flash Point: 232 °C
Primary Chemistry:
2-(2'-Hydroxy-3'-t-butyl-5'-methylphenyl)-5-chlorobenzotriazole
Features & Benefits
- Broad food-contact approvals
- Non-discoloring in cobalt cured unsaturated polyester coatings
Problems Solved
Degradation of polyolefins caused by exposure to light or UV radiation
UV protection and discoloration of cobalt cured unsaturated polyesters
Applications
Used in polyolefins, polyesters, and unsaturated polyester coatings cured with a cobalt catalyst.
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