DIOXYBENZONE

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS NO. 131-53-3

DIOXYBENZONE

EINECS NO. 205-026-8
FORMULA CH3OC6H3(OH)COC6H4OH
MOL WT. 244.25
H.S. CODE  
TOXICITY  
SYNONYMS (2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)(2-hydroxyphenyl)-Methanone;
2,2'-Dihydroxy-4-methoxy-Benzophenone; 2,2'-Dihydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone; Benzophenone-8; UV 24; Dioxybenzon;
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CLASSIFICATION

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE Yellow powder
MELTING POINT 70 - 73 C
BOILING POINT 170 - 175 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.38
SOLUBILITY IN WATER

Negligible

SOLVENT SOLUBILITY

 
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FLASH POINT  
STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions

APPLICATIONS

Dioxybenzone is used as an UV-absorber for polymers and coatings. It is used as a stabilizer for polyester film.
SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

Off white to yellow free flowing powder

SET POINT

68 C
MOISTURE 0.05% max
TRANSPORTATION
PACKING 25kgs in bag
HAZARD CLASS

Not regulated

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REMARKS
Dioxybenzone can be applied where slightly yellow color is tolerated.