BASF AG, Polymer Research Laboratory, D-67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
Abstract:
The chemical imaging possibility of confocal Raman microscopy was used to characterize UV cured coatings layers. Depth profiles of acrylate curing conversion were recorded in order to elucidate the interaction of photoinitator, photostabilizer, and irradiation source. Formulations containing acyl phosphine oxides resulted in a better through cure.