2, 2’-methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tertbutyl phenol).
PowerNox™ 2246 is one of the most widely used antioxidants for white, light colored and transparent vulcanates that are based on natural or synthetic rubbers. It can be used with any light-colored or colored product.
Synonyms | Sabostab AO 2246F, Cyanox 2246, Lowinox 22M46, Deox 112, Evernox 2246. |
CAS Number | 119-47-1 |
EINECS Number | 204-327-1 |
Chemical Structure | |
Chemical Formula | C23H32O2 |
Molecular Weight | 341 |
Packing | PowerNox™ 2246 is supplied in 20kg cartons or paper bag. |
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PowerNox™ 2246 is added directly into the rubber product of choice to prevent polyphase deformation due to hot oxygen and UVA exposure. This hindered phenol antioxidant can also be used to passivate metal salts. In the plastic industry, antioxidant 2246 can prevent thermal and light aging in materials such as chlorinated polyether, high impact polystyrene, ABS resin, polyformaldehyde, and cellulose resin. Used as a reducing agent, nylon whitener, and synthetic fiber in plastic industry; as materials for producing weedicide, bactericide and water stabilizer in pesticide industry.
Appearance | Pale cream to white powder |
Melting Point [°C] | 128-132 |
Volatile loss (%) | Max.0.3 |
Ash (%) | Max.0.25 |
Purity (%) | Min.95 |
Solubility [20°C] | % w/w |
Acetone | 175 |
Chloroform | 65 |
Ethanol | 154 |
Ethyl acetate | 134 |
n-Hexane | 8 |
Methanol | 1.7 |
Toluene | 62 |
Water | <0.01 |