Omnirad 2959

Omnirad 2959 (Former Irgacure 2959) by IGM Resins is a highly efficient non-yellowing Type I photoinitiator for the UV curing of systems comprising of unsaturated monomers and prepolymers.

• It is especially suited where low odor is required and for use in water-borne systems based on acrylate or unsaturated polyester resins.
• The active hydroxy group can be reacted with suitable functionalized unsaturated resins.
• It provides surface, through and LED cure.
• It is designed for white, clear and pigmented systems.
• It is used in UV curable formulations on substrates like wood, metal, plastic and paper.
• It demonstrates low volatility and low odor as a pure substance as well as in cured films.
• It is especially suitable when high temperatures and air circulation are required for water evaporation prior to UV curing of the coating and for formulations where minimum residual odor is required.
• Recommended dosage level is 2 – 5 %.
• Omnirad 2959 has a shelf life of 36 months.