Omnirad 1870

Photoinitiator PRODUCT DATA SHEET

GENERAL INFORMATION
Omnirad 1870 is a highly efficient photoinitiator, which contains Omnirad 403 and Omnirad
184. It is used in radical polymerisation for various applications where high reactivity is
required and particularly in high end optical applications.

CHEMICAL DATA
Chemical Name: Blend of Bis(2,6-dimethoxybenzoyl)-2,4,4-trimethylpentylphosphinoxide
and 1-Hydroxycyclohexyl-phenyl ketone
CAS No: 145052-34-2 + 947-19-3

SPECIFICATIONS
Characteristics Method Result

Pale Yellow Powder Visual Pass

Assay ≥ 97.5 %

Active Content (Omnirad 403) 68.5 - 72.5 %

Omnirad 184 Content ≥ 1.0 %

Ester Ratio 2.38 - 2.51 %

Melting Range Melting Point Apparatus ≥ 87 °C

Acid Value Titration ≤ 2 mg KOH/g

Transmittance @ 500 nm Spectrophotometer ≥ 98.0 %

Clarity of Solution Visual Pass

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ADDITIONAL TYPICAL VALUES
Solubility at 22°C by weight:
Omnirad 1173 > 70%
Photomer 4035 (PHEA) ca 14 %
Photomer 4017 (HDDA) ca 8 %
Photomer 4061 (TPGDA) ca 7 %
Photomer 4006 (TMPTA) ca 4 %
Photomer 4149 (TMP3EOTA) ca 3 %
Photomer 4012 (IBOA) < 1.5 %
Photomer 4810 (IDA) < 1.5 %
Acetone > 50 %
n-Butyl Acetate ca 10 %

APPLICATIONS
Omnirad 1870 may be used, after adequate testing, in applications such as UV-curable
formulations for clear and for pigmented coatings on wood, metal, plastic, paper and particularly
optical applications like i.e. optical fibers or adhesives.

Omnirad 1870 may be used as the sole Photoinitiator in UV Curable systems or in combination
with other Photoinitiators to optimise the cure or other properties. A typical combination for
balanced through and surface cure is with Omnirad 1173.

Formulated product properties will depend on the actual reactive monomers, oligomers and
additives utilized.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Due to its wide absorption spectrum, Omnirad 1870 is a high reactive photoinitiator with good
through cure properties.

Omnirad 1870 exhibits at low concentrations an outstanding curing performance in highly

opaque white and coloured furniture coatings or screen inks containing rutile titanium dioxide
or coloured pigments and affords minimum yellowing after exposure to sufficient amounts of UV
radiation. Additionally the outstanding absorption properties of Omnirad 1870 allow the curing
of thick layers .

Omnirad 1870, in combination with Omnirad 1173, is especially suitable to cure polyester/styrene
resins used for glass-fiber reinforced materials.

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RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS
The amount of Omnirad 1870 required for optimum performance should be determined in trials
covering a concentration range:

Clear coatings : 0.1 - 0.3 % Omnirad 1870 + 1 - 2 % Omnirad 1173

White furniture coatings: 0.2 - 0.5 % Omnirad 1870 + 1 - 2 % Omnirad 1173
White screen inks: 0.4 - 0.8 % Omnirad 1870 + 1.5 - 3 % Omnirad 1173
Glass-fibers reinforced materials: 0.3 - 0.8 % Omnirad 1870 + 0.5 - 1 % Omnirad 1173
UV powder: 1.0 – 1.5 % Omnirad 1870 + 1.0 – 1.5% Omnirad 1173

STORAGE & HANDLING

Storage must be in a cool, shaded, well ventilated and dry area away from direct sources of heat
and sunlight.
Avoid contact with alkaline additives and water. Subject to appropriate storage under the usual
storage and temperature conditions, our products are durable for at least 36 months.

Omnirad 1870 should be handled in accordance with good industrial practice. Further information
is provided in the material safety data sheet which is available on request.

REGULATORY STATUS
Information can be found on SDS (Safety Data Sheet) available upon request.

PACKAGING
Omnirad 1870 is available in 50 Kg.

Disclaimer:
The information presented in this data sheet is given in good faith and is based on the material available to us at the time of writing. The information is not to be
taken as a warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility, nor as permission or recommendation to use any item, methodology, invention or
technology which is protected under any intellectual property right without a license. It is offered solely for consideration, investigation and verification.
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Version 002 - Issue : 26/03/21