ADDITOL® DX

ADDITOL® DX is a eutectic liquid photoinitiator vehicle designed to simplify and shorten the process of formulating ultraviolet (UV) cured flexographic, lithographic, and screen printing inks. ADDITOL® DX provides surface and in-depth cure to dark colored UV inks and is compatible with common UV monomer, oligomer, and vehicle choices.

Principal: allnex Radcure

Functions: Photoinitiator

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Lithographic Ink, Screen Printing Ink

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Photoinitiator
Product Code
MITM00107
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

UV Absorbance Spectra

Typical uv absorbance spectra of additol dx
0.001 concentration in methanol

CYMEL® 202 Resin - Typical Thinning Curve - 1

Safety & Health

Safety Precautions

 Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Direct contact with this material may cause moderate eye and skin irritation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Keep container closed.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • ADDITOL® DX has a maximum recommended storage temperature of 38°C (100°F). Do not store in direct sunlight. Containers should be kept closed and away from oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis, and x-ray or ultraviolet radiation. Over time, ADDITOL® DX may show signs of crystallization or precipitation. The efficacy of the photoinitiator blend will be affected by this crystallization. Thus, it will be necessary to treat the ADDITOL® DX to redissolve the crystals.
  • Crystals typically begin to form 3-6 months after the last heat treatment of the ADDITOL® DX. These crystals may be difficult to see. They may be transparent and needle-like, and tend to accumulate at the bottom of a container. If crystals are noted, the container of ADDITOL® DX should be heated at 60°C for some period of time (detailed below). The heated container should then be mixed by shaking or rolling to ensure that the crystals are redissolved. Ovens or hotboxes are recommended methods of heating. Heating tapes should not be used.
  • The ADDITOL® DX will be stable to crystallization for at least 3 months after this heat treatment. Multiple treatments of the same container are acceptable. Once the crystals are redissolved, the efficacy of the photoinitiator blend is restored. No detrimental effects on performance have been noted after heat treatment.

Suggested Heat Treatment For ADDITOL® DX

CONTAINER SIZE TEMPERATURE TIME
1 quart or smaller 60°C 8 hours
1-5 gallons 60°C 12-24 hours
1 drum 60°C 24-48 hours

Other

Appearance
Clear amber liquid
Appearance (SDS)
Liquid
Color (SDS)
Color varies
Color Scale
max. 12.0 Gardner
Density
1.1 g/mL
Density (SDS)
1.1 g/cm³
Dosage (Use Level)
5.0-10.0 %(W/W)
Flash Point
min. 100.0 °C
Flash Point (SDS)
min. 100.0 °C
Group Principal Number
S000001
IATA/ICAO Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
IATA/ICAO Technical name (N.O.S.)
Aromatic ketones
IATA/ICAO UN Number
UN3082
IMO/IMDG Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
IMO/IMDG Technical name (N.O.S.)
Aromatic ketones
IMO/IMDG UN Number
UN3082
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Ester acrylate
Other Hazards
Not applicable
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
None
Principal
TDG Canada Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
TDG Canada Technical name (N.O.S.)
Aromatic ketones
TDG Canada UN Number
UN3082
USA/DOT Proper Shipping Name
Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S.
USA/DOT Technical name (N.O.S.)
Aromatic ketones
USA/DOT UN Number
UN3082
Viscosity
45.0-85.0 cPs
Viscosity (SDS)
55.0-85.0 mPa.s
Optical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Scalemax. 12.0 GardnerGardnerGardner Color Scale
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.1 g/mLg/mLAt 25°C
Flash Pointmin. 100.0 °C°C
Viscosity45.0-85.0 cPscPsAt 25°C
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)5.0-10.0 %(W/W)%(W/W)
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (SDS)1.1 g/cm³g/cm³
Flash Point (SDS)min. 100.0 °C°CSetaFlash Closed Cup
Viscosity (SDS)55.0-85.0 mPa.smPa.sat 25°C, low viscous liquid