The X-CLARITY™ Polymerization Initiator is a thermal free radical initiator also known as VA-044. VA-044 is relatively stable at room temperature but undergoes rapid hemolytic decomposition when heated in aqueous solution, releasing cationic free radicals that initiate the polymerization of hydrogel monomers
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| X-CLARITYTM Polymerization Initiator | |
| Molecular formula | C12H22N6· 2HCl |
| Molecular weight | 323.33 g/mol |
| Appearance | Pale yellow powder |
| 10-hour half-life | 44°C (in water) |
| Storage | 4°C |
| Cat # | Description | Qty |
| C1310X | X-CLARITY™ Hydrogel Solution Kit | 1 box |
| – X-CLARITY™ Hydrogel Solution (1 L) | ||
| – X-CLARITY™ Polymerization Initiator (2.5 g) | ||
| C13103 | X-CLARITY™ Hydrogel Solution | 1 L |
| C13104 | X-CLARITY™ Polymerization Initiator | 2.5 g |
