Industrial Coatings
Technical Data Sheet
Irganox 1010
Product Description Irganox® 1010 is a highly effective, non-discoloring, sterically hindered primary phenolic
antioxidant stabilizer that protects organic substrates against thermo-oxidative degradation.
Key Features & Benefits - Good compatibility
- High resistance to extraction
- Low volatility
- Odorless
- Can be used in combination with other additives
- Manufactured using a tin-free process
Chemical Composition Pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate)
Properties
Typical Properties Appearance white, free-flowing powder
CAS number 6683-19-8
Molecular weight 1,178 g/mol
Melting range 110 – 125°C
Flash point 297°C
Vapor pressure at 20°C 7 E-10 Pa (extrapolated)
Density at 20°C 1.15 g/ml
Density (bulk) 530 – 630 g/l
Solubility at 20°C (g/100 g solution)
Acetone 47
Chloroform 71
Ethanol 1.5
Ethyl acetate 47
n-Hexane 0.3
Methanol 0.9
Methylene chloride 63
These typical values should not be interpreted as specifications.
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Applications
Irganox® 1010 is used in polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutene, as well as, in
olefin co-polymers such as ethylene vinyl acetate co-polymers. It is also recommended for the
processing of polymers such as polyacetals, polyamides, and polyurethanes, polyesters, PVC,
styrene homo- and co-polymers, ABS, elastomers such as butyl rubber (IIR), SBS, SEBS, EPM, and
EPDM, other synthetic rubbers, adhesives, natural and synthetic tackifiers resins, and other organic
substrates.
It has good compatibility, high resistance to extraction, low volatility, and odorless. Irganox® 1010 can
be used in combination with other additives such as co-stabilizers (thioethers, phosphites,
phosphonites), light stabilizers, and other functional stabilizers.
Irganox® 1010 is recommended for applications such as:
• Solvent-based coating applications
• Tackifier resins
• Hot-melt adhesives
Recommended Concentrations The amount of Irganox® 1010 required for optimum performance should be determined in trials
covering a concentration range. Concentrations up to several percent may be used depending on the
substrate, processing conditions, requirements of the end application, and long term thermal stability
requirements.
0.05 – 0.1% ppm of Irganox® 1010 provides long term thermal stability to the polymer.
Application Concentration
Polyolefins 0.05 – 0.4%
Hot melt adhesives 0.2 – 1%
Synthetic tackifier resins 0.1 – 0.5%
Solvent-based coatings 0.2 – 1.0%
Safety
General The usual safety precautions when handling chemicals must be observed. These include the
measures described in Federal, State, and Local health and safety regulations, thorough ventilation of
the workplace, good skin care, and wearing of protective goggles.
Material Safety Data Sheet All safety information is provided in the Material Safety Data Sheet for Irganox® 1010.
Storage
Properly stored and protected, an unopened container of Irganox® 1010 should have a shelf life of at
least one year.
Important
The descriptions, designs, and data contained herein are presented for your guidance only. Because
there are many factors under your control which may affect processing or application/use it is
necessary for you to make appropriate tests to determine whether the product is suitable for your
particular purpose prior to use. NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
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OF OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. Further, you expressly understand and agree that
the descriptions, designs, and data furnished by BASF hereunder are given gratis and BASF
assumes no obligation or liability for same or results obtained from use thereof, all such being given to
you and accepted by you at your risk.
Irganox is a registered trademark of BASF Group.
BASF Corporation, 2015
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