2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol

About this item

2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol is a mixture of alkylated phenols, predominately 2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol used to protect gasoline, diesel, jet fuels and biodiesel,B2 - B100 against the effects of oxidation during transportation and storage. It meets ASTM D 6751 & EN14214 biodiesel requirements, andis listed on the AGQM no harms list. It also meets the requirements for use in conventional motorand aviation gasoline, diesel and US military fuels JP-4, JP-5 and JP-8, Jet A, A-1and Jet B: Meeting: ASTM, IATA and MOD (DEF STAN 91-91/5 & 91-90/3).

Typical Biodiesel Treat Rate, Meets EN14214 (6 Hr. Rancimat):

Soy-FAME (SME)

Rapeseed-FAME (RME)

Tallow- FAME

Palm-FAME

Used Soy Cooking Oil – FAME

1500 ppm (w/w)

700 ppm (w/w)

195 ppm (w/w)

40 ppm (w/w)

3100 ppm (w/w)

 

HANDLINGINFORMATION

2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol may crystallize at temperatures below 10 ºC for longperiods of time. The product can be re-liquefied by heating to 25 ºC.

 

SAFETYINFORMATION

For more extensive information on the safe handling and use of this product, seethe Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

SHIPPINGINFORMATION

2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol is available in tank cars, tank trucks, Isotanks, IBC and 200kg drum

Chemical-physical properties

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

 
Pour Point, ºC

-18

Kinematic Viscosity @ 40ºC, cSt

11.3

Specific Gravity (15ºC)

0.9633

Appearance @25 ºC

Clear, amber liquid

Flash Point (PM Closed Cup), ºC 110
Water Content, %

0.09

Composition Meets:

55% Minimum 2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol

15% Minimum 4-methyl-2,6-di-t-butylphenol

30% a mixture of additional methyl- and dimethyl-t-butylphenols

Specifications