Chemical name

2,2'-dihydroxy-4,4'-dimethoxybenzophenone

INCI name

BP-6; benzophenone-6;
2,2'-dihydroxy-4,4'-dimethoxybenzophenone

CAS-No.

131-54-4

MolecularFormulaandweight

C₁₅ H₁₄O₅/ 274 g.mol

Structural formula

Specification

Appearance:

Light yellow crystalline powder

Melting point:

134.0-136.0° C

Moisture:

0.5% max

Color

4.0 max

K value:

49.0 min

UV Absorbance 300-400nm:

1.0% max

450-550nm

90.0% min

Package

25KG Cardboard drum / Size: ¢ 380*520 mm

Quantity per20'FCL

9 MT with pallets

Storage Conditions

Kept in the dry and cooling place under usual conditions of transport and storage. The minimum expiration date for BP-6 is two years in the original sealed container.

Applications

BP-6 is a UV absorber of the hydroxyphenyl benzophenone class which imparts outstanding light stability to plastics and other paintings,especially suitable for Polystyrene, polyesters and cosmetics etc.

Toxicology

The information available on BP-6 gives no indication of any risk of toxicity, if the

applications and the concentrations used are as recommended.

Material Safety Data Sheet

A Material Safety Data Sheet is available.

Note

The data submitted in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. They do not constitute a guarantee in the legal sense of the term and, in view of the manifold factors that may affect processing and application, do not relieve those to whom we supply our products from the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments. Any relevant patent rights and existing legislation and regulations must be observed.