| Structure |  |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C14H14O2 |
| CAS No. | 104-66-5 |
| EC No. | 203-224-9 |
| Synonyms | 1,2-Diphenoxyethane; Benzene, 1,1'-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy)]bis-; Ethane 1,2-diphenoxy-; 2-(phenoxy) ethoxybenzene; 2-Phenoxyethyl phenyl ether |
Diphenoxyethane (DPE)
Diphenoxyethane (DPE) is a sensitizer for direct thermal paper. DPE is suitable for use as a sensitizer in most thermal paper grades.
Applications
- DPE can be applied in the conventional way as a sensitizer by the application of an aqueous coating composition to a pre-coated base paper followed by drying and calendaring. The coating composition will also contain appropriate amounts of various additives including for example color former and color developer.
- It is most commonly used in combination with WinCon-2.
Characteristics
- Low sublimation tendency
- Can be used with most color former / color developer combinations
Shelf Life
Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life is 36 months
Health & Safety
Detailed information on the product described can be found in our relevant Health and Safety Information (Material Safety Data Sheet)