Dragonox® TBM6
- CAS Number
- 96-69-5
- EC Number
- 202-525-2
- Chemical Name
- 44′-Thiobis(2-tert-butyl-5-methylphenol)
- Chemical Family
- Phenols, Phenols & PhenolicsPhenolsPhenols & Phenolics
Dragonox® TBM6 functions as a synergist and primary antioxidant. This product belongs to a thiobisphenol antioxidant with high performance and no staining. It is especially used in crosslinked polyethylene and colophony resin. It has good synergistic effects if the product cooperates with dilauryl thiodipropionate (or distearyl thiodipropionate). This product has low toxicity, so it is permitted for use in food-contacting plastic products.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
- Antioxidants & Stabilizers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Dragonox
- Synonyms
1,1′-Thiobis(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butyl)benzene, 2-tert-Butyl-4-(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl)sulfanyl-5-methylphenol, 2,2′-Di-tert-butyl-5,5′-dimethyl-4,4′-thiodiphenol, 4,4′-Bis(6-tert-butyl-m-cresol) sulfide, 4,4′-Thiobis(3-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol), 4,4′-Thiobis(6-t-butyl-m-cresol), 4,4′-Thiobis(6-tert-butyl-m-cresol), 4,4′-Thiobis[2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-methylphenol], 4,4′-Thiobis[2-tert-butyl-5-methylphenol], 4,4′-Thiobis[3-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol], 4,4′-Thiobis[6-tert-butyl-3-methylphenol], 4,4′-Thiobis[6-tert-butyl-m-cresol], Bis(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) sulfide, Bis(2-methyl-5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl) sulfide, Bis(3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-6-methylphenyl) sulfide, Bis(4-hydroxy-5-tert-butyl-2-methylphenyl) sulfide, Bis(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylphenyl) sulfide
- Functions
- Primary Antioxidant, Synergist
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Polypropylenes (PP)
- Color
- White
- Appearance
- White powder
- Technology
- Plastics
- Typical Uses
The product belongs to a thiobisphenol antioxidant with high-performance and no-staining. It is cspecially uscd in crosslinked polyethylene and colophony resin. It has good synergistic effects if the product cooperates with dilauryl thiodipropionate (or distearyl thiodipropionate). The product has low toxicity, so it is permitted to use in the plastic products contacting with food.
- Packaging Type
- Drums
- Labeling Claims
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Low Toxicity
- Material Features
- Food Contact Acceptable
- Good Stain Resistance
- High Performance
- Low Toxicity
- Packaging Information
- 25Kg in each cardboard drum with plastic lining.
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Polypropylenes (PP)
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Primary Antioxidant
- Synergist
Technical data
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6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | min. 98 | % |
| Iron Content | max. 3 | — |
| Melting Point | 160 - 165 | °C |
| Ash Content | max. 0.05 | % |
| Loss of Drying | max. 0.25 | % |
| Particle Size (50 mesh) | max. 0.25 | % |
