Tinuvin® P

Tinuvin® P by BASF is phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-methyl grade. Acts as a UV absorber. It belongs to hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole class, imparting good light stability to a wide variety of polymers.

• Offers strong absorption of ultraviolet radiation in 300-400 nm region.
• Exhibits high degree of photostability over long periods of light exposure.
• Provides ultraviolet protection in a wide variety of polymers including styrene homo- and copolymers, engineering plastics such as polyesters and acrylic resins, polyvinyl chloride, and other halogen containing polymers and copolymers (e. g. vinylidenes), acetals and cellulose esters.
• Also suitable for polycarbonate blends, polyurethanes, and epoxy materials.
• Use levels of Tinuvin® P ranges between 0.1% and 0.5%, depending on substrate and performance requirements of the final application.