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Short answer

UV absorbers absorb UV radiation and dissipate the energy as heat. HALS help interrupt degradation by scavenging radicals; their primary mechanism is not UV absorption.

Technical explanation

These mechanisms address different parts of the degradation process. The two classes should therefore not be compared as if they were interchangeable ingredients. Supplier portfolios include blends that combine UVA and HALS, but the existence of a blend does not establish its suitability for every polymer. [1, 2]

Practical considerations

Select for the actual polymer, part geometry and exposure. Evaluate color and the required physical properties against a control.

Technical references

  1. BASF — Light stabilizers ↗
  2. BASF — UV absorber and light stabilizer blends ↗

References support the identified mechanisms. Evaluation workflows are editorial synthesis, not supplier test results.

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