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- Manufacturer: SI Group
- Product Line: SI Group Phosphite Antioxidants
- Product: WESTON™ Liquid Phosphite Ester Antioxidants
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
WESTON™ 439
WESTON™ 439 is a phosphite ester antioxidant designed to improve the color, clarity, and light stability of PVC and vinyl chloride copolymers.
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Specifications
Form: Liquid
Color: Clear
CAS number: 96152-48-6
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
Insolubility: Wate
Primary Chemistry:
Poly 4,4' isopropylidenediphenol C12-15 alcohol phosphite
- Manufacturer: SI Group
- Product Line: SI Group Phosphite Antioxidants
- Product: WESTON™ Liquid Phosphite Ester Antioxidants
- Industries: Adhesives | Elastomers | Metal Processing & Fabrication | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
WESTON™ 439 is a phosphite ester antioxidant that improves the color, light stability, and optical transparency of PVC and vinyl chloride copolymers. WESTON™ 439 offers high performance for PVC when used alongside primary metal stabilizers and epoxy stabilizers.
Specifications
Form: Liquid
Color: Clear
CAS number: 96152-48-6
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
Insolubility: Wate
Primary Chemistry:
Poly 4,4' isopropylidenediphenol C12-15 alcohol phosphite
Features & Benefits
- Approved for food contact when used in PVC
- Improves optical transparency
- Soluble in most common aprotic organic solvents
- Synergizes with primary metal stabilizers and epoxy stabilizers
Problems Solved
Clarity or color stability issues in PVC or vinyl polymers
Degradation or staining in PVC when exposed to light or processing temperatures
Applications
Packaging
Consumer goods
Building and construction
Automotive
Appliances
Windows
Decks
Flooring
Fences
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