TPO

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Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) is a high-efficiency organic photoinitiator used in UV-curable systems. Its primary role in cosmetics—particularly in UV nail gels—is to initiate free-radical polymerization when exposed to ultraviolet (UV-A) light, allowing rapid, even curing of formulations. TPO is also widely used in coatings,...

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by Al222 (25264 pt) · 2025-Sep-04

Il Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (noto come TPO) è un composto chimico organofosforico utilizzato come foto-iniziatore nei sistemi di polimerizzazione UV. La sua funzione principale nei cosmetici (soprattutto nei gel UV per unghie) è...

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