UV light H removed 1. Formation of cross-links between fatty acid molecules The carbon chain becomes a radical: INITIATION 2.
3.dimerisation cross-linking TERMINATION
2.PROPAGATION 4. peroxide group + H 6.TERMINATION
2. 4. TERMINATION 5.oxidativecross-linking
6. UV light INITIATION more radicals are formed
Cross-links that may form as oils dry.
The are a range of possible radical induced reactions than can occur between fatty-acids and triesters to cause them to become cross-linked: consequently there are many possible products formed!