Description

Esacure Kip 160 is a high-performance photoinitiator widely used in UV-curable formulations. This compound is essential for initiating rapid polymerization under UV light, enabling efficient and durable coating production. It is a critical component for manufacturers in the printing inks, industrial coatings, and electronics sectors seeking to enhance product performance and production speed.

Application

• UV-Curable Printing Inks: Used in offset, flexographic, and screen inks for fast curing and excellent adhesion on various substrates.
• Industrial Wood Coatings: Provides rapid surface curing for furniture and flooring finishes, offering high scratch and chemical resistance.
• Electronics & Optoelectronics: Employed in the production of photoresists, optical fibers, and protective conformal coatings for circuit boards.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Facilitates instant curing in structural adhesives and pressure-sensitive tapes, improving bond strength.
• Overprint Varnishes: Delivers high-gloss, protective topcoats for packaging materials with superior abrasion resistance.
• 3D Printing (Stereolithography): Acts as a key initiator in resin formulations for precise and rapid layer-by-layer curing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Esacure Kip 160
CAS No.	71868-15-0
Molecular Formula	C24H20O4
Molecular Weight	372.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trimethylbenzoyldiphenylphosphine oxide; TPO; Phosphine oxide, (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)diphenyl-; Lucirin TPO; Irgacure TPO; Omnirad TPO; Genocure TPO; Speedcure TPO
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Quality Control

Our Esacure Kip 160 is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere); therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert gas blanket after opening to maintain stability and efficacy.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5 %
Melting Point	88 - 92 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.