1. Preventing UV Degradation in Water Gear
Sunlight breaks double bonds creating yellow chromophore radicals:
- Fully hydrogenated SEBS base eliminates vulnerable unsaturated bonds.
- QUV 1000-hour accelerated weathering yields Delta YI < 1.5.
2026-01-25•5 min clear materials•VIESUNCO Materials Science Team
High-Clarity TPE Diving Masks: Achieving 92% Light Transmission & 4-5 Grade UV Anti-Yellowing
Replacing odorous PVC and costly silicone in diving masks. Formulating high-clarity TPE with hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) for outdoor water sports gear.
#Clear TPE#Anti-Yellowing#Diving Mask#Silicone Alternative#UV Stable
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