HOSTAVIN ARO 8 FOR PLASTICS - TDS - Clariant

Edition: June 2011Technical Data SheetBU AdditivesBusiness Line Polymer AdditivesHostavin ®* ARO 8UV absorber for plastic materialsGeneralHostavin ARO 8 ia a Hydroxy-benzophenone UV absorber for theapplication in plastic materialsChemical CompositionOCOHO C 8 H 172-Hydroxy-4-n-octyloxybenzophenoneMolecular Weight 326 g/molCAS-No. 01843-05-6Physical PropertiesMelting Point ≥ 48 °CCommercial Form free flowing yellowish granules,pale yellow crystalline powderSolubilitySoluble in many organic solvents (e.g.toluene, chloroform, acetone, methylenechloride, n-heptane).Insoluble in water.Clariant International Ltd.Rothausstrasse 61 Phone: : +800 669 966 994132 Muttenz Fax: +41 61 469 7550Switzerland®* Trademark licensed to Clariant in numerous countries

Edition: June 2011Technical Data SheetBU AdditivesBusiness Line Polymer AdditivesApplicationsHostavin ARO 8 protects polymers against damage from UV byphysical transformation of the UV radiation into heat. It isrecommended especially for LDPE, HDPE, PP, PVC, PS, PS HI,ABS/SAN, PET, PBT, PC, POM and TPU.Food statusARO 8 is widely approved in plastics for food contact applications.Storage stabilityMinimum shelf life is 3 years from date of shipping when properlystored. Store in a dry place at temperatures below 30°C.This information corresponds to the present state of our knowledge and is intended as a general description of our products and theirpossible applications. Clariant makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the information’s accuracy, adequacy, sufficiency orfreedom from defect and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. Any user of this product is responsiblefor determining the suitability of Clariant's products for its particular ٭.‏application Nothing included in this information waives any ofClariant’s General Terms and Conditions of Sale, which control unless it agrees otherwise in writing. Any existingintellectual/industrial property rights must be observed. Due to possible changes in our products and applicable national andinternational regulations and laws, the status of our products could change. Material Safety Data Sheets providing safety precautions,that should be observed when handling or storing Clariant products, are available upon request and are provided in compliance withapplicable law. You should obtain and review the applicable Material Safety Data Sheet information before handling any of theseproducts. For additional information, please contact Clariant.For sales to customers located within the United States and Canada the following applies in addition ٭NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS MADE OF THE MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE.Clariant International Ltd.Rothausstrasse 61 Phone: : +800 669 966 994132 Muttenz Fax: +41 61 469 7550Switzerland®* Trademark licensed to Clariant in numerous countries