Light Stabilizers / UV Absorbers for Coatings and Inks

Light Stabilizer 292 distributed by DKSH is a low molecular weight hindered amine light stabilizer. It has synergistic effect with ultraviolet absorbers.

• It is suitable for both water- and solvent-based coating systems.
• Light Stabilizer 292 is available in Canada.

Light Stabilizer 119 distributed by DKSH is a high molecular weight, non-polymeric hindered amine light stabilizer. It offers excellent thermal stability, low volatility, migration- and high-temperature resistance.

• It can perform well even in a weakly acidic environment.
• It decreases the interaction with agrochemicals, fillers, pigments and other additives.
• Suitable for use in TPO automotive parts and powder coating applications.
• It is available in Canada.

UV Absorber 400 distributed by DKSH is a kind of liquid hydroxyphenyl-triazine (HPT) UV absorber. It is with the characteristics of low color, low migration and high thermal stability.

• It can fulfill the high performance and durability needs of waterborne, solvent-borne, and 100% solids automotive and industrial finishes.
• It is mainly used in in amine and/or metal catalyzed coating systems and coatings applied on base-coats or substrates containing such catalysts.
• It is recommended for both solvent-borne and water-borne automotive OEM and refinish coating.
• It has good synergistic effect with HALS 292 and HALS 123.
• UV Absorber 400 is available in Canada.

UV Absorber 5151 distributed by DKSH is a synergistic blend of stabilizers specifically designed for coatings. Its superior effectiveness is particularly pronounced in improved thermal stability, good color maintenance and long-term thermal and UV light stabilization.

• UV Absorber 5151 is especially recommended for wood coatings and general industrial paints.
• It is available in Canada.
• Recommended dosage level is 1-4%.

UV 234 distributed by DKSH is a high-performance light stabilizer. Provides excellent light absorption, long-lasting UV protection and stabilization properties.

• It is ideal for use in a variety of applications, including automotive parts, coatings and packaging materials.
• It offers superior protection, extending the lifespan of your products by preventing degradation and discoloration caused by UV exposure.
• UV 234 is available in Canada.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.15-0.6%.

UV-P distributed by DKSH is a benzotriazole type UV absorber. It has a high absorption in the wavelength of 270~340nm.

• It is also efficient for the light stabilization of coatings and lacquers.
• UV-P is available in Canada.

Ultraviolet Absorber 1130 distributed by DKSH is a liquid benzotriazole type ultraviolet absorber. It provides high temperature- and extraction resistance that is especially suitable for industrial and automotive coatings.

• It is easily incorporated into water borne systems by water miscible solvent.
• Provides better antiaging performance and protection against gloss reduction, cracking, blistering, delamination and color change.
• It has good synergistic effect with HALS 292, HALS 123 and HALS 144.
• Ultraviolet Absorber 1130 is available in Canada.

Tallicin® 4584 by Pflaumer Brothers is a liquid benzotriazole-type UV absorber. It is designed for conventional solvent-based coatings, two-component coatings and radiation-cured coatings systems. Its liquid form allows easy formulation into water-based systems. A synergistic effect can be achieved in combination with a hindered amine light stabilizer, resulting in significant improvements in light fastness and weathering.

• It is miscible in most solvents commonly used in paints and coatings.
• It is compatible with various resins, including acrylic, alkyd, urethane, polyester, and radiation-cured monomers and oligomers.
• It is recommended in combination with a HALS for use in industrial coatings, automotive coatings, wood stains, paints and varnishes, both clear and pigmented.
• It provides resistance to effects of weathering, including loss of gloss, cracking, fading, blistering etc.
• Recommended dosage level is 1.0-3.0% for industrial, automotive coatings, wood finishes and plastics coatings by weight based on finished formula in combination with 0.5-2.0% HALS.

Tinuvin® 144 by BASF is bis (1, 2, 2, 6, 6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl)-[[3, 5-bis (1, 1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]methyl]butylmalonate. This multi-functional additive act as light stabilizer of the hindered amine class (HALS). It provides significantly extended life time. It is versatile product for PES and epoxy/PES systems. It provides superior protection against gloss reduction, cracking, blistering delamination and color change in coatings. Tinuvin® 144 is used in automotive coatings, coil coatings and powder coatings.

Tinuvin® 5100 by BASF is a hindered amine light stabilizer. It provides high durability. It helps maintain properties such as flexibility, adhesion and water repellency. Tinuvin® 5100 is used in general industrial coatings, heavy duty maintenance and marine coatings, plastic coatings, gel coats & composites, architectural & decorative coatings, wood coatings & treatments and coil coatings.