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Meeting tomorrow’s
coatings challenges today
One of BASF’s most important characteristics from our coatings industry. To ensure that we continue to develop
customers’ perspective is the sheer scale of our operations. the cutting-edge knowledge that our customers rely on,
With plants and service centers across the world, we can we maintain excellent links with scientific institutes and
deliver the smallest or largest quantities of the high-quality universities, as well as with raw materials suppliers and
additives they need. This is achieved through the strength and other partners in the whole value chain.
depth of our global supply chain processes and our expertise
in logistics. We are also recognized world leaders in many of Protection and durability
the products we supply, including light stabilizers, antioxidant
technologies and other performance additives for coating The key to creating high-value, high-performance coatings
protection. In addition to our expertise in coatings, we also is protection against a variety of degrading influences,
supply specialty functional additives for the printing and including light, weather and chemicals. We understand the
packaging, adhesives and sealants and construction industries. full technical possibilities of protecting polymers and resins
against environmental and other adverse influences and
The power of applied expertise can also work with you to meet the needs of any specific
requirements in your industry or region. Whatever solutions
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the new solutions that will make business easier and more the consistent quality that our customers expect from us,
productive for our customers, today and tomorrow. Since the along with long-term availability to ensure sustainable supply.
company’s foundation in 1865, we have built up a level of BASF is constantly innovating to meet new trends or develop
technical and application expertise that makes us global new solutions, and we have the expertise to work with you to
market leader in polymers, resins, raw materials and additives ensure you get precisely the results you need.
for coatings, adhesives and sealants. Today, we have the
world’s most complete product portfolio in pigments, resins, If well-protected coatings come from well-developed
formulation and functional additives, including unique and minds, that’s because at BASF, we create chemistry.
innovative products designed for specialist applications in the
Introduction
BASF offers the most comprehensive portfolio of stabilizers The Tinuvin® DW range is based on aqueous preparations
and other performance additives: UV absorbers (UVA) and (Novel Encapsulated Additive Technology: NEAT) of performance
hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) for effective stabilization light stabilizers designed for water-based coatings, inks,
against the detrimental effects of light and weathering, as well adhesives and sealants applications.
as phenolic and non-phenolic antioxidants against thermally
induced degradation during production, processing and service Tinuvin® blends of the 5000 series are liquids based on
life. The product range is completed with antimicrobials and synergistic combinations of UVA and HALS, thereby combining
optical brighteners. easy handling along with excellent compatibility and solubility in
most organic solvents, resins and binder systems. Furthermore
Tinuvin® and Chimassorb® light stabilizers are suitable for other solid HALS-based blends are being offered for the use
water-based (WB), solvent-based (SB), UV-curable and powder in adhesives and sealants applications.
coatings, as well as for inks, adhesives and sealants. The
Tinuvin® range is represented by two types of light stabilizers: Tinuvin® Carboprotect® is a very red shifted UVA for the
UVA and HALS, i.e., UVA-based on 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)- ultimate protection of carbon fiber reinforced epoxy matrices
benzotriazole (BTZ) or 2-hydroxyphenyl-s-triazine (HPT) and can be used as design tool in, e.g., luxury and sports cars.
chemistry as well as di- and oligo-functional HALS based on
tetramethyl piperidine derivatives. Chimassorb® light stabilizers
either belong to the UVA class of 2-hydroxy-benzophenones
(BP) or to the group of oligo-functional HALS.
Lignostab® are lignin-stabilizing additives for wood Irgaguard® and Irgarol® antimicrobials are highly specific and
pretreatment resulting in color retention and effective growth inhibitors for gram-positive and gram-negative
improved durability. bacteria, mold and yeast on organic surfaces. They also
effectively inhibit the photosynthesis of algae.
Irganox® and Irgafos® antioxidants (AO) protect coatings,
plastics, fibers, adhesives and sealants against thermal Tinopal® optical brighteners (fluorescent whitening agents) are
degradation during processing, production and service life. designed to brighten coatings or adhesives and sealants or to
Irganox® thereby represents a complete range of AOs based mask yellowing. Tinopal® can also be used where fluorescence
on sterically hindered phenols or thioethers, as well as blends can provide means to detect film thicknesses or for registration
of different AO classes. Irgafos® are so-called secondary AO and identification purposes.
process stabilizers based on phosphite chemistry.
The predominant initiation mechanism under normal service In order to protect organic substrates against harmful UV-
life conditions of polymers is the light-induced oxidation, the radiation and subsequent photo oxidation followed by photo
so-called photo oxidation (see fig.1). The initiation reaction is degradation the use of appropriate light stabilizers such as UV
the photolysis c where a chromophore CH (= UV-absorbing absorbers (UVA) and free-radical scavengers such as hindered
molecule or moiety) absorbs radiation energy (h·ѵ). The amine light stabilizers (HALS) is necessary. UV absorbers filter
absorbed energy leads to the formation of an excited state out the harmful UV light, thereby preventing color change of the
CH* (higher energy level). CH* molecules are highly reactive resin, of the substrate underneath and of colorants in coatings,
and can subsequently form free radicals (R•) by homolytic inks, adhesives and sealants. HALS trap free radicals once they
bond cleavage e. Under high temperature conditions heat are formed and are effective in preventing surface defects such
can accelerate the oxidation – the so-called thermal oxidation as loss of gloss, cracking and chalking. While HALS are,
d – by radical breakdown reactions and formation of free technically speaking, a class of antioxidants or free-radical
radicals R•. This heat-induced initiation step can occur during scavengers, the term “antioxidant” or “AO” generally refers to
high-temperature processing, production and service life. additives that are primarily used as heat stabilizers. Today the
most commonly used AOs are based on sterically hindered
The free radicals R• generated during photo and thermal phenol, thioether or phosphite technologies.
oxidation can subsequently react with oxygen (O2) to form
peroxy radicals (ROO•) f, which can further attack the
polymer (P-H) thereby forming unstable hydroperoxides Fig. 1: Mechanism of light- and/or
(ROOH) g. These hydroperoxides fragment due to UV thermally-induced oxidation
radiation and/or heat and form additional free radicals h.
As the process continues, more and more molecular bonds
break – a process which is autocatalytic in nature and is
known as autoxidation. 1 3 4
h·ܢ Rr
Photo oxidation in the presence of light and O2 is the CH CH* O2
predominant mechanism under interior and ambient
åT P-H ROO r
conditions. As a result mainly discoloration (i.e., yellowing) CH P-H POO r
2 Pr
of the substrate or fading of colorants (e.g., in wall paints RO r + r OH
or inks) are observed. Under exterior weathering conditions – PO r + r OH
water is the decisive factor – photo oxidation leads to photo- 6
ROOH 5 P-H
degradation resulting in additional surface defects POOH
of the coating such as loss of gloss, cracking, chalking etc.
Heat exposure of organic substrates as encountered during
processing steps such as synthesis, mixing, extrusion, CH = chromophore = UV absorbing molecule
curing or during high-temperature-baking cycles of R• = free radicals
P-H = polymer
coatings mainly cause yellowing, embrittlement or loss
of other mechanical properties such as tensile strength.
Radical scavengers
mode of action converts UV light into heat deactivation of free radicals deactivation of free radicals
surface defects
yellowing yellowing
loss of mechanical properties
protects against blistering embrittlement
loss of water impermeability
loss of adhesion loss of mechanical properties
pigment fading
UV absorbers
UV absorbers
Today the most widely used UVA for coatings, inks, adhesives degradation under exterior conditions. For exterior conditions
and sealants are 2-hydroxyphenyl-benzophenones (BP), the combination of UVA and HALS imposes synergistic effects
2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazoles (BTZ) and 2-hydroxyphenyl- allowing excellent protection against surface defects and
s-triazines (HPT) (see fig. 2). discoloration. For interior conditions the single use of UVA is
The mode of action of UVAs consists of a conversion of mostly sufficient in order to prevent both fading of coatings
the absorbed light energy (h·ѵ) into heat (see fig. 3). First or inks colorants as well as yellowing of resins.
the UVA CH absorbs radiation energy (h·ѵ) leading to an
energy-enriched excited state CH* resulting in an electronic The photo permanence (= physical/chemical loss of UVA during
rearrangement d, e.g., a reversible intramolecular proton service life) and the heat stability (i.e., low volatility) are basic
transfer. CH* is then deactivated by radiation less release of requirements for the performance of UVA in the final
heat energy (ΔT) and reverts to the original form CH (ground application.
state) c.
BP UVA such as Chimassorb® 81 and Chimassorb® 90 are
Main selection criteria for UVA are their specific photo-physical mainly used in applications where lower requirements on
(primary) and physical (secondary) properties. Photo-physical long-term stability are given.
properties of UVA are the absorbance A (= measure of the filter BTZ UVA such as Tinuvin® 1130, Tinuvin® 384-2, Tinuvin® 928
effect of a UVA at a certain wavelength) and the extinction or Tinuvin® 900 show broad spectral coverage and are used
coefficient ε, which is a molecule-specific constant which for various applications such as plastics, textiles, coatings,
indicates the efficiency of the filter effect by a chromophore. adhesives and sealants. In the coatings area the use of BTZ
The absorbance A is a direct measure of the filter effect and is ranges from medium- (industrial/architectural) to high-end
in inverse logarithmic relation to the transmittance T (= amount (automotive) applications.
of light penetrating through a coating/plastic). The absorbance In general HPT such as Tinuvin® 400, Tinuvin® 477 and
A and the transmittance T of UVA depend both on the chemical Tinuvin® 479 exhibit superior photo permanence and heat
class and the molecular weight. The UV absorption spectra of stability compared to BTZ and BP. In addition HPT show
the Tinuvin® UV absorbers and of blends thereof as well of the excellent chemical resistance. Mono-resorcinyl-triazines such
Chimassorb® UVA are shown on pages 30/31. as Tinuvin® 400 or Tinuvin® 479 do not interact with certain
metal ions (e.g., catalysts or production-related impurities) or
According to the Lambert Beer Law the absorbance A, i.e., strong alkali as opposed to BP and BTZ. HPT are the UVA
the filter effect of a coating, is in linear relationship to the UVA class of choice for applications exposed to high baking
concentration (c), the film thickness (= light path length d) and temperatures and/or to extreme environmental conditions
the extinction coefficient ε. Thus the Lambert-Beer´s Law where highest demands on coating quality are required.
allows to calculate/estimate the necessary amount of UVA
needed for proper light protection at a given film thickness d. Tinuvin® Carboprotect® is a very red-shifted BTZ protecting
Increased c or d result in increased filter effect and therefore light-sensitive substrates up to the Near Visible range.
increased protection against harmful UV radiation. On the Examples include aromatic systems based on e.g., epoxies.
other hand it means that the filter effect is strongly influenced It enables the use of clear coatings over e.g., CFRPs (Carbon
by the coating thickness; the thinner the coating thickness Fiber Reinforced Plastics) designed as a structural element
the more UVA is necessary (see tab. 2). Hence UVA, on their in automotive, sporting goods, renewable energy platforms
own, are inefficient to protect the very surface of a coating and other decorative/fashion industries.
(where d approaches 0). In conclusion they cannot effectively
prevent the formation of surface defects as a result of photo
Tab. 2: The required concentration of UVA for effective Fig. 3: Mode of action of 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazole
protection depends on the dry-film thickness of the coating (BTZ) and 2-hydroxyphenyl-s-triazine (HPT) UV absorbers
R1
H
O O HO R1
HO
N
N R2 N N R2
R 1
R3 N N
R2
3
R R3
BP BTZ HPT
Lambert-Beer Law
Transmittance T decreases exponentially, 1
absorbance A increases direct
proportionally to T
• chromophore concentration c
• light path length or film thickness d
• extinction coefficient ε
Product range of
Tinuvin® and Chimassorb®
Physicochemical prameters
Product name Chemistry
Mw Mp automotive and
physical form (g/mol) industrial
(°C) transportation
liquid
Tinuvin® 384-2 BTZ 452 -
95 % in 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate
liquid
Tinuvin® 99-2 BTZ 452 -
95 % in 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate
bis- and tris-resorcinyl-triazine UVA (HPT), high photo and thermal permanence
liquid
Tinuvin® 477 HPT mix -
80 % in 2-methoxy-1-propyl acetate
2-hydroxyphenyl-s-triazine UVA (HPT), best photo and thermal permanence, no interaction with amine, strong alkali or any metal catalyst, pronounced absorbance in UV-B range
liquid
Tinuvin® 400 HPT 647 -
85 % in 1-methoxypropan-2-ol
1
Tg (°C)
Market segment
Application / remarks
furniture and printing and
architectural adhesives sealants
flooring packaging
Hindered amine
light stabilizers (HALS)
The mode of action of HALS is largely independent of the film Basic HALS (e.g., Tinuvin® 292, Tinuvin® 144) are highly
thickness applied, which in turn means that they can also act efficient and long-term stable, however, they can undergo
at the coating surface where minor protection through the UVA acid/base interactions with certain formulation components
is given (see Lambert-Beer Law). In clear coats they protect such as biocides, surfactants, catalysts or certain acid-treated
against surface defects such as loss of gloss or cracking, pigments, which can result in limited formulation stability or
whereas in pigmented coatings chalking and discoloration can the deactivation of HALS or of other additives.
be prevented. Finally, these surface defects lead to increased Furthermore basic HALS can interfere with the curing process
water permeability, loss of physical and protective properties of acid-catalyzed or oxidatively curing systems. Non-basic
followed by substrate erosion. Today a large variety of different N-OR HALS (e.g., Tinuvin® 123, Tinuvin® 5100, Tinuvin® 152)
HALS representing mono-, di- or oligo-functional TMPs are do not interact, which makes them the products of choice for
available, which – due to their different physical and chemical all applications where traditional basic HALS fail.
properties – fulfil the requirements of the coatings and plastic
industries (see fig. 4). The use level of UVA and HALS strongly depends on the
concentration of pigments (acting as UV screeners) and the
For coating applications, di-functional HALS such as Tinuvin® final thickness of the coating. Clear coatings require higher
292 or Tinuvin® 123 are the most widely used classes in the amounts of UVA (and lower dose levels of HALS) whereas
market. Mono-functional HALS such as Lignostab® 1198 are opaque pigmented coatings require higher amounts of HALS
specifically designed as wood lignin stabilizers whereas oligo- (and lower UVA dose levels). Typical use levels are listed
functional HALS such as Chimassorb® 944 or Tinuvin® 622 SF in table 3.
are mainly used in powder or plastic applications. HALS with The use of UVA in pigmented coatings depends on the
additional features or functionalities are Tinuvin® 144 (tribo pigments used. The light fastness or weather stability of some
activity for powder coatings) or Tinuvin® 152 (non-migrating organic pigments can be improved by addition of UVA whereas
HALS with reactable primary hydroxyl function for coatings for inorganic pigments the use of UVA can be neglected.
over plastics).
According to the “Denisov cycle” the mode of action of Tab. 3: Typical UVA and HALS use levels
HALS is a cyclic regenerative process (see fig. 5). The HALS
compound c is converted in the presence of oxygen (O2 )
and UV radiation (h·ѵ) into the corresponding nitroxyl radical Pigmentation Active UVA (%) 1 Active HALS (%) 2
NO • d as active species, d traps free RO • radicals under
formation of an aminoether N-OR structure e. N-OR interacts
with ROO • forming intermediates which then decompose clear 1-2 1
into harmless decomposition products, thereby reforming
the active species NO • d. The cyclic nature of the stabilization semi-transparent
process along with the regeneration of the active species 1-2 1-2
explains the high and long-term efficiency of HALS.
opaque
Besides solubility and compatibility the first selection criteria 0-1 1-2
for HALS is their basicity (see fig. 6). The basicity of HALS is
governed by the substitution pattern on the piperidine nitrogen: 1
% active UVA on binder solids (DFT ~ 40 μm)
H or alkyl-substituted HALS are basic, whereas aminoether- 2
% active HALS on binder solids (does not depend on DFT)
(N-OR)-functionalized HALS are considered as non-basic.
Fig. 4: Typical HALS structures Fig. 6: Influence of HALS basicity vs. N-substituent
R3
HN
R N H pkb ~ 4 - 5 Tinuvin® 770 DF
N N
R1 N O (CH2)8 O N R1 R2 2
N N N R
O O pkb ~ 5 - 6 Tinuvin® 292
R N CH3
Tinuvin® 144
N N
1
R R1
A B R N (CH2)2 OR pkb ~ 7 - 8 Tinuvin® 622 SF
Rr
1 2 3
h·ܢ, O2
N R N Or N OR
Physicochemical prameters
Product name Chemistry
Mw Mp automotive and
physical form (g/mol) (°C) industrial
transportation
lignin stabilizer
HALS
oligomeric HALS
oligomeric
Tinuvin® 622 SF
N-alkyl HALS
solid 3.100 - 4.000 57 - 61 1
oligomeric
Chimassorb® 2020 FDL solid 2.600 - 3.400 92 - 96 1
N-H HALS
oligomeric
Chimassorb® 944 LD solid 2.000 - 3.100 90 - 94 1
N-H HALS
1
Tg (°C)
Market segment
Application / remarks
furniture and printing and
architectural adhesives sealants
flooring packaging
Tinuvin® DW
BASF Tinuvin® 5000 series and other Tinuvin® blends offer synergistic
combinations against surface defects, as well as color and gloss
retention in coatings, adhesives and sealants applications.
The Tinuvin® 5000 series is attractive in its ease of use and its • Tinuvin® 5151: blend based on BTZ UVA and basic HALS
broad and advantageous solubility and compatibility within for exterior water-based and solvent-based industrial and
most solvent-based coating systems. The Tinuvin® 5000 family decorative clear coats.
matches all performance requirements for architectural, • Tinuvin® 5460: blend based on HPT UVA and a non-basic
industrial and automotive applications. HALS for exterior solvent-based oxidatively curing or acid-
catalyzed industrial and decorative coatings including
The broad UV absorbance of BTZ-based blends makes them UV- and electron-beam curable systems. Due to the
suitable for a wide range of coatings on wood, plastic and metal chosen UVA to HALS ratio it is especially suitable for clear
substrates. coats or low-pigmented coatings.
• Tinuvin® 5248: blend based on HPT UVA and a basic
HPT-based blends show a high thermal stability and superior HALS for exterior solvent-based automotive and industrial
photo permanence, which makes them particularly suitable coatings including UV- and electron-beam-curable systems.
for coatings exposed to high baking temperatures and/or to Due to the chosen UVA to HALS ratio it is especially
extreme environmental conditions. Furthermore they are not suitable for clear coats or low-pigmented coatings.
sensitive to high pH and certain metal ions, i.e., no formation • Tinuvin® 5251: blend based on HPT UVA and a basic
of colored complexes. Blends containing N-OR HALS are HALS for exterior solvent-based automotive and industrial
especially suitable for oxidatively curing and acid-catalyzed coatings including UV- and electron-beam-curable systems.
systems. The non-basic character prevents potential interactions Due to the chosen UVA to HALS ratio it is especially
with acidic paint ingredients such as catalysts, biocides and suitable for clear coats.
pigments. • Tinuvin® 5272: blend based on HPT UVA and a non-basic
non-migrating HALS for exterior solvent-based automotive
The 5000 family and industrial coatings including UV-curable systems.
Furthermore the non-migrating properties of the HALS allow
• Tinuvin® 5050: blend based on BTZ UVA and basic HALS the use in coatings over plastics, especially polycarbonates.
for exterior solvent-based industrial and decorative clear • Tinuvin® 5866: blend based on UVA and HALS for
coats or low-pigmented coatings. transparent modified silicone sealants. Combines
• Tinuvin® 5060: blend based on BTZ UVA and non-basic properties such as excellent initial color and long-term
HALS for exterior solvent-based oxidatively curing or mechanical and light stability.
acid-catalyzed industrial and decorative clear coats or
low-pigmented coatings.
Market segment
Product name Chemistry Physical form
automotive and furniture and printing and
industrial
transportation flooring packaging
blends
nt
Application / remarks
architectural adhesives sealants
UVA/non-migrating, reactable low-basic HALS blend for high-performance solvent-based plastic coatings
HALS blend for powder coating application with triboelectric charging activity
high-performance UVA / non-reacting HALS light stabilizer blend with broad spectral coverage
for high-durability requirements in joinery, GIP, plastic, glass and decorative applications
Antioxidants (AO)
Fig. 8: Mechanism of AO
hindered phenol AO
OH Or O O O
R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1 R2 R1
+ ROO· + ROO·
r -ROR3
3 3 R3 R3 OOR O
R R
p-Benzoquinone
phosphite AO
R2 R2
R1 3 R1 3
thioether AO
S(R)2 + ROOH (R)2 S=O + ROH
Product range of
antioxidants
Physicochemical prameters
Product name Chemistry
Mw Mp automotive and
physical form (g/mol) (°C) industrial
transportation
calcium
Irganox® 1425 solid 695 > 260
phosphonate
Market segment
Application / remarks
furniture and printing and
architectural adhesives sealants
flooring packaging
Product range of
antioxidant blends
Physicochemical prameters
Product name Chemistry
Mp automotive and
physical form (°C) industrial furniture and flooring
transportation
AO blends
Market segment
Application / remarks
printing and
architectural adhesives sealants
packaging
Biocides
BASF offers organic and inorganic silver-based antimicrobials Irgarol® 1051 is a highly specific and effective inhibitor of the
for use in coatings where sterile environments are required, as photo synthesis of algae thereby showing outstanding
well as triazine-based algicides for marine and architectural performance in their control. It has comparatively low biological
applications. activity towards marine organism and humans. Combined with
its very low water solubility this makes it the ideal choice for
The organic Irgaguard ® B 1000 is a very active antimicrobial use in antifouling coatings.
effective against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-
negative bacteria. The combination of low migration rates Irgaguard ® D 1071 is a highly effective algicide designed for
versus high activity generally provides antimicrobial efficacy long-term bioprotection of architectural coatings. It prevents
over the entire life cycle of the organic substrate. subsequent failures such as greenish appearance, increased
dirt pick-up and/or water sensitivity and therefore helps to
The silver-based Irgaguard ® H 6000 shows high efficacy with maintain the aesthetic and functional properties of the coating.
broad spectral activity against many target organisms such as
bacteria, mold and yeast. In addition to its low eco toxicity, the
good thermal stability and light stability combined with its low
migration rates makes it suitable for use in hygienic coatings or
adhesives and sealants for medical applications.
Optical brighteners
Tinopal ® can also be used where fluorescence can provide a Tinopal ® SFP is a water-soluble triazine-stilbene derivative
means of detecting film thickness, registration and identification, for use in photographic color developer baths to enhance the
e.g., in adhesives and sealants as fluorescent tracer in-line apparent whiteness of processed color prints or as fluorescent
assurance inspections. OB are dyes working by a fluorescent tracers.
mechanism. They absorb light in the ultraviolet region (usually
340 - 370 nm) of the electromagnetic spectrum, and emit light Tinopal® OB CO is a benzoxazole derivative for applications
in the blue region (typically 420 - 470 nm). such as solvent-based white and pastel-tone paints, clear
coats and overprint varnishes primer and/or topcoats and
The Tinopal ® range is available in powder form soluble in many more applications, where enhancement of the
solvents as well as in water and as solutions for direct use in appearance or masking of yellowing is desired. Furthermore
various applications. Due to the limited photo stability of optical it can be used a fluorescence tracer.
brighteners resulting in yellowish degradation products the use
for exterior applications is not recommended.
Physicochemical prameters
Product name CAS Chemistry
Mw Mp automotive and
physical form (g/mol) (°C) industrial
transportation
antimicrobials
optical brightener
Market segment
Application / remarks
furniture and printing and
architectural adhesives sealants
flooring packaging
2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazole (BTZ)
1,50 1.0
spectra were recorded with 20 mg/l in toluene, path = 1 cm spectra were recorded with 20 mg/l in toluene, path = 1 cm
1,25
0.75
1,00
absorbance / AU
absorbance / AU
0,75 0.5
0,50
0.25
0.25
0 0
290 310 330 350 370 390 410 430 290 310 330 350 370 390 410 430
wavelength / nm wavelength / nm
2-hydroxyphenyl-s-triazine (HPT)
2.5 2.5
spectra were recorded with 20 mg/l in toluene, path = 1 cm spectra were recorded with 20 mg/l in toluene, path = 1 cm
2.0 2.0
absorbance / AU
absorbance / AU
1.5 1.5
1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5
0 0
290 310 330 350 370 390 410 430 290 310 330 350 370 390 410 430
wavelength / nm wavelength / nm
Tinuvin® 400 Tinuvin® 405 Tinuvin® 1577 ED Tinuvin® 460 Tinuvin® 477 Tinuvin® 479
1.5 1.5
spectra were recorded with spectra were recorded with 40 mg/l in toluene, path = 1 cm
40 mg/l in toluene, path = 1 cm
1.25 1.25
1.0 1.0
absorbance / AU
absorbance / AU
0.75 0.75
0.5 0.5
0.25 0.25
0 0
290 310 330 350 370 390 410 430 290 310 330 350 370 390 410 430
wavelength / nm wavelength / nm
Tinuvin® 5248 Tinuvin® 5251 Tinuvin® 5272 Tinuvin® 5151 Tinuvin® 5050 Tinuvin® 5060
Tinuvin® 5460 Tinuvin® 5866
1.5 1.5
spectra were recorded with 20 mg/l in toluene, path = 1 cm spectra were recorded with 100 mg/l
in 80:20 THF: toluene, path = 1 cm
1.25 1.25
1.0 1.0
absorbance / AU
absorbance / AU
0.75 0.75
0.5 0.5
0.25 0.25
0 0
290 310 330 350 370 390 410 430 290 310 330 350 370 390 410 430
wavelength / nm wavelength / nm
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