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Impruvol 20
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene is a non-staining, hindered phenolic antioxidant commonly used in a wide variety of applications including plastics, elastomers, petroleum products, and food. Available in several physical forms, including molten.
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- Manufacturer: Sasol
- Product Line: Sasol BHT Antioxidant
- Product: Sasol BHT
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Food & Beverage | Lubricant Formulation | Plastics | Silicones
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
Sasol's Impruvol 20 is a molten form of Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT), a food grade, low molecular weight, hindered phenolic antioxidant that reduces degradation initiated by heat, light, and time in organic materials. BHT is the most prevalent and approved antioxidant in the world.
Specifications
Appearance: White crystal
Specific Gravity @ 60 °F: 1.01
Flash Point (Closed Cup): 245 °F
Bulk Density: 37.5 lb/ft³
Purity: 99% minimum
Freezing Point: 156.56 °F
Color, Molten (APHA): 50 maximum
Ash, Residue on Ignition: 0.002% maximum
Arsenic: 3 ppm
Heavy Metals as Lead: 10 ppm
Molecular Weight: 220.34 g/mol
Soluble: Methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, benzene, methyl ethyl ketone, petroleum ether, mineral oil, linseed oil, lard
Insoluble: Sodium hydroxide, water
Primary Chemistry: Butylated Hydroxy Toluene
Features & Benefits
Food grade
Kosher and Halal certified
Problems Solved
Staining issues with the use of traditional BHT antioxidants
Availability of BHT in molten form
Polymer degradation and discoloration when exposed to light and high temperatures
Applications
Polyols, polybutylene, hydrocarbon resins, block copolymer elastomers, industrial fats, fatty acids, transmission fluids, lard, shortening, tallow, animal feeds, vegetable oils
Related Applications
Lubricant Formulation
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Elastomers
- Agricultural
- Building and Construction
- Chemical Process Industry - CPI
- Consumer
- Energy, Mining, Oil and Gas
- Machinery
- Automotive
- Building and Construction
- Consumer
- Energy, Mining, Oil and Gas
- Lubricants & Greases
- Machinery
Related Functions
Adhesives
Elastomers
Food & Beverage
Lubricant Formulation
Plastics
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