Tinopal™ OB

Tinopal® OB by BASF is a 2,5-thiophenediylbis(5-tert-butyl-1,3-benzoxazole). It is a high molecular weight optical brightener / fluorescent whitening agent of the thiophenediyl benzoxazole class.

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CAS

7128-64-5

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Advantages
  • excellent resistance to heat
  • exceptional whitening properties
  • good light fastness
  • low volatility
  • is readily soluble in organic solvents
  • good compatibility in various substrates

Technical data

Quantity Value Unit Comment
Appearance Properties
Physical state powder
Physical Properties
Density 1.26 g/ml 20°C
Melting range 196 - 202 ºC
Molecular weight 430.6 g/mol
Molecular weight 430.6 g/mol
Solubility 0.5 20°C in acetone, % w/w
Solubility 14 20°C in chloroform, % w/w
Solubility <0.1 20°C in methanol, % w/w
Solubility <0.01 20°C in water, % w/w
Bulk density 0.3 - 0.4 g/ml
Solubility 0.2 20°C in n-hexane, % w/w
Solubility 1 20°C in ethyl acetate, % w/w
Thermal Properties
flash point >350 ºC

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