What Is The Best UV Absorber

UV absorbers are important chemical components that protect products and materials from the harmful effects of UV radiation. These absorbers are used in a wide variety of products, including plastics, coatings, textiles, and personal care products, to name a few. There are many different types of UV absorbers on the market, but which one is the best?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. The best UV absorber depends on the specific application and product requirements. The most commonly used UV absorbers include benzotriazoles, benzophenones, triazines and cyanoacrylates.

【Benzotriazoles】

Benzotriazole UV absorbers are commonly used in applications requiring high levels of UV protection, such as high-performance engineering plastics and automotive coatings. They are effective in absorbing UV radiation and have good thermal stability. Representative products include UV-P, UV-234, UV-329, UV-360, UV-1130 and others.

【Benzophenones】

Benzophenone UV absorbers are all derivatives of o-hydroxy benzophenone, these UV absorbers are widely used in PE, PP, PC, ABS, PS, PA, EP, PU and other polymers as well as textile materials finishing, this type of UV absorbers and most polymers have good compatibility. The representative products are UV-531, BP-3, BP-4 and so on.

【Triazines】

Triazine UV absorbers are often added to plastics, coatings, cosmetics and other products to prevent light deterioration caused by long-term exposure to light, strengthen weathering ability, and completely block ultraviolet rays. This type of UV absorber has superior absorption efficiency, avoiding yellowing, gloss reduction and physical properties weakening caused by UV from the light. Representative products include UV-400, UV-1577, UV-1164, etc.

【Cyanoacrylates】

Cyanoacrylate UV absorbers are used in engineering plastics and cosmetics, and have excellent qualities such as wide absorption band, small effect on product color, and high thermal stability. The representative products are UV-3030,UV-3035 (Etocrylene), UV-3039 (Octocrylene), etc.

Regardless of which UV absorber is used, it is important to select a high-quality product that is suitable for the particular application. A good UV absorber provides effective protection against UV radiation while remaining stable and compatible with the other components of the product and allowing for optimal performance of the final product.

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About Us

Fujian Disheng Technology Co., Ltd. is a R&D enterprise focusing on the production of UV absorbers and hindered amine light stabilizers, located in Shaowu Economic Development Zone (Jintang Industrial Park), Nanping City, Fujian Province. The company's products are widely used in various types of polymer materials and daily-use cosmetics, effectively reducing the harm of ultraviolet rays on materials and human body, and greatly improving the weathering performance of various types of materials. We have also passed ISO quality, environment, occupational safety and health, and energy management system certifications.

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