Tinuvin® 5100 by BASF is a remarkable product with the following characteristics:

Chemical Nature:

It is a liquid, non-basic amino ether (NOR) hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS).

This specific chemical composition endows it with excellent light stabilization properties.

Physical Properties:

It is in a liquid physical state, which facilitates its addition and dispersion in various coating formulations.

The molecular weight is 737 g/mol.

Performance Features:

High Durability: Specially developed to provide high durability to exterior industrial and decorative coatings. It can effectively protect the coatings from the degradation caused by ultraviolet light, minimizing cracking and gloss reduction of clear coats as well as chalking and fading of pigmented paints.

Low Basicity: Its low basicity reduces possible interactions with acidic paint components such as curing catalysts, ensuring the stability and performance of the coating system.

Compatibility: It shows good compatibility with a wide range of coating systems, allowing for easy incorporation into different formulations.

Application Areas:

Widely used in industrial coatings, furniture coatings, and floor coatings to enhance the weather resistance and service life of the coatings.

Also applicable in the construction industry for various coating applications to improve the durability of the building materials.