DETX Photoinitiator

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DETX Photoinitiator (CAS 82799-44-8) | 2,4-Diethylthioxanthone | Type II UV sensitizer for ink, coating and adhesive systems

Reliable DETX Photoinitiator for UV ink curing systems, UV coating formulations and UV adhesive applications with LED UV compatibility (365–405 nm).

  • Purity: ≥98%
  • MOQ: 1 kg (lab sample available)
  • Package: 1 kg / 5 kg / 20 kg fiber drum
  • Documents: TDS / SDS / COA available on request
  • Stable supply from China UVIXE manufacturing network

What is DETX Photoinitiator

DETX Photoinitiator (CAS 82799-44-8), also known as 2,4-Diethylthioxanthone, is a Type II photoinitiator used as a UV sensitizer in radical polymerization systems. It does not generate radicals directly, but works with amine synergists to improve curing efficiency in UV ink, UV coating, and UV adhesive formulations.
In UV curing systems, DETX Photoinitiator is mainly used to extend light absorption into the 365–385 nm range, making it suitable for LED UV curing and pigmented systems where depth curing is required. It is widely selected by formulators in UV ink manufacturers, UV coating manufacturers, and industrial adhesive producers.
UVIXE supplies DETX Photoinitiator for stable formulation performance, batch consistency, and export-ready documentation including TDS, SDS, and COA.

DETX Photoinitiator Technical Data
Chemical Name2,4-Diethylthioxanthone
CAS Number82799-44-8
Molecular TypeType II Photoinitiator (Sensitizer)
AppearanceYellow crystalline powder
Purity≥98%
Absorption Range~365–385 nm
FunctionPhotosensitizer with amine synergist system
SolubilitySoluble in organic solvents and acrylate systems

Typical Applications of DETX Photoinitiator

DETX Photoinitiator from UVIXE is designed for UV ink, UV coating, and UV adhesive formulation systems requiring controlled depth curing and LED UV compatibility. It functions as a Type II sensitizer in amine-assisted photopolymerization systems, supporting stable industrial production for formulators, distributors, and OEM buyers.
Request technical support or formulation matching for your UV system directly from UVIXE.

DETX Photoinitiator for UV Ink Systems

DETX Photoinitiator is widely used in UV ink systems to improve curing depth in pigment-rich formulations under LED UV and mercury lamp conditions.

Flexographic UV Ink System

  • Pigmented UV ink curing support
  • Works with amine co-initiator systems
  • Improves deep cure in fast production lines

Offset UV Printing Ink System

  • Stable curing balance surface + depth
  • Compatible with acrylate ink resins
  • Reduces incomplete polymerization

Gravure UV Ink System

  • Suitable for high-density pigment inks
  • Improves penetration in thick ink layers
  • Enhances curing uniformity

Inkjet UV Curable Ink System

  • Supports low-energy LED UV inkjet systems
  • Enhances curing efficiency in thin films
  • Improves adhesion on coated media

DETX Photoinitiator for UV Coating Systems

DETX Photoinitiator supports UV coating systems requiring deep curing and uniform polymerization in wood, metal, plastic, glass, and leather coatings.

UV Wood Coating System

  • Deep curing in thick coating layers
  • Compatible with acrylic oligomers
  • Improves surface hardness stability

UV Metal Coating System

  • Industrial coil coating compatibility
  • Reduces surface under-cure risk
  • Improves film hardness

UV Plastic Coating System

  • Enhances adhesion on plastic substrates
  • Supports flexible coating systems
  • LED UV compatible

UV Glass Coating System

  • Transparent coating curing support
  • Stable LED UV response
  • Reduces coating defects

UV Leather Coating System

  • Soft-touch coating compatibility
  • Improves flexibility after curing
  • Used in decorative leather finishing

UV Overprint Varnish (OPV) System

  • Used in packaging protection coatings
  • Improves scratch resistance
  • Enhances gloss stability

DETX Photoinitiator for UV Adhesives

DETX Photoinitiator is used in UV adhesive systems requiring controlled polymerization speed and deep curing in industrial bonding applications.

Electronic UV Adhesive System

  • Controlled polymerization speed
  • PCB and component bonding
  • Reduces incomplete cure risk

Optical UV Adhesive System

  • High transparency bonding
  • Used in lenses and displays
  • Stable thin-layer curing

Industrial Structural UV Adhesive System

  • High-strength bonding systems
  • Supports thick resin curing
  • Used in industrial assembly

DETX Photoinitiator for UV Resin Systems

Acrylate UV Resin System

  • Radical polymerization support
  • Improves curing depth control
  • Used in coatings and adhesives

LED UV Resin System (365–405 nm)

  • Works in low-energy LED systems
  • Enhances sensitization efficiency
  • Improves pigment curing stability

DETX Photoinitiator In Other Applications

Industrial UV Varnish System

  • Used in paper and packaging varnish
  • Improves surface gloss stability
  • Enhances abrasion resistance

Thioxanthone Amine Photoinitiation System

  • Type II radical generation system
  • Works with tertiary amines
  • Enables deep curing performance

High-Speed Industrial UV Line System

  • Printing and coating line integration
  • Stable curing under fast conveyor systems
  • Supports mass production environments

Why Choose DETX Photoinitiator from UVIXE

  • Controlled purity ≥98% for formulation stability in UV ink and coating systems
  • Batch-to-batch consistency for industrial production environments
  • Suitable for LED UV (365–405 nm) sensitizer systems with amine synergists
  • Stable supply chain for bulk UV raw material procurement
  • Export-ready documentation: TDS / SDS / COA for regulatory and QA use
  • Compatible with acrylate resin systems in printing, coating, and adhesive industries
  • Technical support for formulation matching and curing optimization

DETX Photoinitiator Equivalent to Leading Brands

UVIXE DETX Photoinitiator equivalent systems include:

  • Omnirad DETX
  • ESACURE DETX
  • Similar 2,4-Diethylthioxanthone products from global UV raw material suppliers

✔ Comparable UV absorption in the 365–385 nm range
✔ Similar behavior in amine synergist Type II systems
✔ Equivalent performance in UV ink and UV coating depth curing systems
✔ Compatible with LED UV curing (365–405 nm) when properly formulated

UVIXE DETX Photoinitiator (CAS 82799-44-8) is a Type II thioxanthone sensitizer used in UV ink, UV coating, and UV adhesive systems. It can be used as a functional alternative in formulations where equivalent photochemical performance and absorption behavior are required.

FAQ of DETX Photoinitiator

What is DETX Photoinitiator used for in UV systems?

DETX Photoinitiator (CAS 82799-44-8) is used as a Type II sensitizer in UV ink, UV coating, and UV adhesive formulations. It works with amine synergists to improve curing depth, especially in pigmented and LED UV curing systems.

No. DETX Photoinitiator is not a primary photoinitiator. It does not generate radicals directly. It functions as a sensitizer in Type II systems and requires amine co-initiators to initiate polymerization.

Yes. DETX Photoinitiator is suitable for LED UV systems (365–405 nm) when formulated with appropriate amine synergists. It improves light absorption and supports deep curing in pigmented systems.

The CAS number is 82799-44-8, corresponding to 2,4-Diethylthioxanthone used in UV curing formulations.

DETX Photoinitiator is used in UV ink manufacturing, UV coating production, UV adhesive systems, packaging printing, furniture coating, and electronic bonding applications.

DETX Photoinitiator has stronger long-wave UV sensitivity and better LED UV compatibility. ITX is more general-purpose but less efficient in deep curing and LED-based systems.

Yes. DETX Photoinitiator requires amine synergists to generate free radicals and initiate polymerization in Type II UV curing systems.

UVIXE provides TDS, SDS, and COA for DETX Photoinitiator to support formulation development, regulatory compliance, and procurement evaluation.

Related Products Of DETX Photoinitiator

DETX Photoinitiator is part of a broader UV curing photoinitiator portfolio used in ink, coating, varnish, and adhesive systems. Below are key related products for formulation comparison and system design.

ITX Photoinitiator

Used as a thioxanthone sensitizer in UV ink and coating systems with moderate reactivity.

  • Suitable for general UV coating formulations
  • Works in amine synergist systems
  • Common in legacy UV printing inks

TPO Photoinitiator

High-efficiency Type I photoinitiator for fast UV curing systems.

  • Direct radical generation under UV light
  • Excellent surface curing performance
  • Used in clear coatings and inks

BAPO Photoinitiator

Multi-functional photoinitiator for deep curing UV systems.

  • Strong absorption across UV spectrum
  • Suitable for thick coatings and 3D curing
  • High reactivity for industrial applications

819 Photoinitiator

Advanced Type I photoinitiator for high-performance UV resins.

  • Excellent deep curing capability
  • Used in electronics and industrial coatings
  • Stable performance in thick film systems

Technical Support For DETX Photoinitiator

DETX Photoinitiator (CAS 82799-44-8) requires proper formulation design in Type II UV curing systems, especially in UV ink, UV coating, and UV adhesive applications. UVIXE provides technical support focused on photoinitiation efficiency, amine synergist selection, and curing depth optimization in LED UV (365–405 nm) and mercury lamp systems.
Our technical team supports formulation tuning for pigment-rich systems, resin compatibility (acrylate oligomers), and industrial curing line stability. For detailed formulation guidance, performance comparison, and system optimization, you can refer to UVIXE technical blog resources.

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