Technical datasheet

Firstcure® BDK

Supplied byAlbemarle- Last Updated on Jun 15, 2026

Firstcure® BDK by Albemarle is 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone. It is used as an effective photoinitiator for UV-curable coatings, and inks. It offers good shelf stability, a fast cure rate and thorough curing. Firstcure® BDK exhibits compatibility with unsaturated polyesters, acrylate monomers and oligomers used in UV-curable systems.
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