• Product Overview: UV-1 (CAS 57834-33-0)

    UV-1 is a liquid formamidine-class ultraviolet absorber. It is chemically N-(ethoxycarbonylphenyl)-N'-methyl-N'-phenylformamidine. This product effectively absorbs UV light in the 240–350 nm range, with peak absorption at 308 nm, and provides near-complete absorption in the critical 300–330 nm region where polyurethanes are most susceptible to degradation [citation:1]. Available as a low-viscosity, light-yellow liquid, UV-1 offers excellent solubility and compatibility with polyurethane systems, adhesives, coatings, and various polymers .

    Property Typical Value

    Appearance Light yellow to pale yellow viscous liquid

    Purity ≥98.5%

    Molecular Weight 282.34 g/mol

    Boiling Point 188-190°C at 0.1 mmHg

    Freezing Point 27-28°C (liquid above this temperature)

    Density (20°C ~1.08 g/cm³

    Viscosity (20°C ~4752 mPa·s

    Solubility & Compatibility Profile

    Solvent Solubility

    Water <0.01

    Acetone >50

    Ethyl Acetate >40

    Ethanol >50

    PEG (Mn=400) >50

    MEK (Butanone) >50

    Chloroform >50

  • Performance Advantages
    Liquid Form: Easy to handle, dose, and incorporate into liquid resin systems.
    High UV Absorption: Peak absorption at 308 nm, effectively covering 240-350 nm .
    Polyurethane Specialist: Specifically developed for PU systems (foams, elastomers, coatings, adhesives).
    Exceptional Compatibility: Excellent solubility with isocyanates, polyols, polyesters, acrylics, and PVC .
    Synergistic: Works effectively with HALS (e.g., UV-292) and antioxidants .
    High Efficiency: 1.1-1.4× more effective than benzophenone or benzotriazole types.
    Applications & End-uses
    UV-1 is a specialist UV absorber for polyurethane and related polymer systems, offering outstanding light stability and protection against yellowing
    Polyurethane & Textile Applications
    UV-1 provides excellent light stability in fabric coatings and synthetic leather, preventing discoloration and maintaining mechanical properties [citation:2]. For PU soft foams, recommended addition is 0.5-3.0% by weight of polyol
    Standard Packaging
    20 kg fiber drum with inner PE liner .
    25 kg cardboard box (custom packaging available) .
    500 kg big bag (upon request) .
    Adhesives & Sealants
    In polyurethane adhesives for outdoor applications (construction, automotive, marine), UV-1 protects against UV-induced bond degradation, maintaining >90% tensile strength after extended exposure
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