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WESTON™ 439
Phosphite ester antioxidant designed to improve color, clarity, and light stability of PVC and vinyl chloride copolymers.
WESTON™ 439 is a phosphite ester antioxidant that improves the color, light stability and optical transparency of PVC and vinyl chloride copolymers. It improves performance of the polymer when used along side primary metal stabilizers and epoxy stabilizers.
Specifications
Appearance: Clear liquid Color (Pt - Co): 50 max Acid Number: 0.20 mg KOH/g max Refractive Index @ 25 °C: 1.5040-1.5095 Phosphorus Content: 5.4% Specific Gravity @ 25 °C: 0.965-0.990 Vapor Pressure @ 6 mm Hg: 175 °C Flash Point (Closed Cup): 177 °C Soluble: Most common aprotic organic solvents Insoluble: Water Primary Chemistry:
Poly 4,4' Isopropylidenediphenol C₁₂-₁₅ Alcohol Phosphite
Features & Benefits
Approved for food contact when used in PVC
Improves optical transparency
Synergizes with primary metal stabilizers and epoxy stabilizers
Problems Solved
Clarity and color stability issues in PVC and vinyl polymers Degradation and staining in PVC when exposed to light and processing temperatures