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    pioneered peroxide chemistry
    in 1911 in Pullach, Germany. That same plant still serves
    customers' special crosslinking
    agent needs today.

    United Initiators Can Improve Your
    PVM Encapsulate Application

    United Initiators regularly works with compounders and manufacturers to enhance the performance of the materials they make for the solar energy industry. As the specialist in crosslinking agents, we have developed customized organic peroxides that improve the PVM encapsulate material around the silicon wafer. This offers:

    • Improved penetration of sunlight entering the silicon wafer (better PV module performance)

    • Improved physical properties of the PVM encapsulate materials (greater PVM encapsulation stability)

    • Improved resistance to ultraviolet light degradation (extended PVM encapsulate life)

    Improved PV Module Penetration of Sunlight
    Photovoltaic modules rely on the transmission of light to produce electricity. Due to the low conversion rates of current PV modules, much of the sunlight energy is wasted, making the encapsulates' light transmission properties critical. Our organic peroxide initiators are designed to maximize penetration through better PVM encapsulation technology.

    Improved PVM Encapsulation Physical Properties
    Compounders and manufacturers who require custom crosslinking organic peroxides rely on United Initiators to achieve better products. Cross-linking improves the physical properties which resist degradation. United Initiators' experts provide counsel on how much initiator peroxide to add, as well as which temperature range provides the best curing.

    Improved Resistance to PVM Encapsulate UV Light Degradation
    Initiators, or cross-linking organic peroxides, enhance the films used to protect the silicon wafers by making the films resistant to ultraviolet light degradation. The result is that the film resists discoloration - yellowing or hazing - that prevents the maximum amount of sunlight from entering the silicon wafer. United Initiators serves as an expert resource to inform customers on how to use organic peroxides to gain maximum performance, quality and stability.

    United Initiators customizes organic peroxide initiators in special packaging and special quantities, including one-gallon bottles. Along with United Initiator's innovation, our goal is to provide exactly what you want and only when you need it. Call us today to learn how United Initiators can improve your PVM encapsulate application - 800-231-2702. You can also request a sample or email us.

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