About 3V Sigma

3V Sigma, established in 1958, is a producer of advanced specialty chemicals headquartered in Mozzo, Italy. 3V Sigma develops and produces chemicals that deliver the high-performance customers’ needs across multiple industries including textiles and paper industry. The company supplies essential polymer additives including optical brighteners and fluorescence quenchers that have successfully served the paper industry for over 50 years. Their comprehensive product range includes thickeners, preservatives, cyanuric acid, and specialized additives for textiles.

Alvinox FB

Alvinox FB by 3V is a sterically hindered phenolic-based grade. Acts as an antioxidant. It reacts efficiently with peroxy radicals, thus slowing down the chain reaction process that facilitates thermal oxidation. It offers long term heat stabilization and low volatility. It shows compatibility and synergism with broad range of additives (in particular secondary antioxidants). Alvinox FB is suitable for paints and ink applications. Recommended dosage level is 0.02 to 0.4%.

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Uvasorb® S130

Uvasorb® S130 is a liquid UV absorber. Offers low volatility and long term efficiency in both clear & pigmented systems. Provides superior protection against gloss reduction, cracking, blistering, delamination and color change. Shows high compatibility with broad range of additives. It is miscible with all solvents and can be incorporated into water borne systems. Uvasorb® S130 is suitable for coating applications. Recommended dosage level is 0.1 to 1%.

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Alvinox P

Alvinox P by 3V is a phenol-based grade. Acts as an antioxidant. It decomposes hydroperoxide and provides long-term oxidative degradation in combination with antioxidants (hindered phenols and/or thioethers). It offers long term heat stabilization, high hydrolytic stability and low volatility. It shows high compatibility and synergism with a wide range of additives used in formulation of coatings (antioxidants & light stabilizers). Alvinox P is suitable for paint and coating applications. Recommended dosage level is 0.05 to 0.3%.

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