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Benzophenone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Benzophenone is widely employed as a photo initiator in UV-curing applications such as inks, imaging and clear coatings in the printing industry. It acts as a UV blocker to prevent photo-degradation of the packaging polymers or its contents. It protects some products such as perfumes and soaps from ultraviolet light. It serves to manufacturers to package the product in clear glass or plastic.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Benzophenone is widely employed as a photo initiator in UV-curing applications such as inks, imaging and clear coatings in the printing industry. It acts as a UV blocker to prevent photo-degradation of the packaging polymers or its contents. It protects some products such as perfumes and soaps from ultraviolet light. It serves to manufacturers to package the product in clear glass or plastic.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specifications
Melting Point
47°C to 50°C
Density
1.111 g/mL
Boiling Point
305°C
Flash Point
138°C (280°F)
Assay Percent Range
99%
Quantity
250 g
UN Number
UN3077
Beilstein
1238185
Merck Index
14,1098
Solubility Information
Soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
Hazard Category
H351-H373-H500
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P260-P281-P308+P313-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 9; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber
204-337-6
RTECSNumber
DI9950000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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