2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol

About this item

2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol is a pure form of 2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol and can be used to protect gasoline, diesel and jet fuel against the effects of oxidation during transportation and storage prior to use. It is a 100% active material that meets current requirements for both civil and military fuel specifications. These specifications define approved antioxidants by their chemical composition and also state their use levels. 2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol meets the requirements of US military fuels reference JP-4, JP-5 and JP-8 as well as US civil fuels Jet A, A-1 and Jet B. It is also approved against the requirements of the Canadian specification on wide-cut kerosene and meets existing ASTM, IATA and British MOD (DEF STAN 91-91) fuel specifications.

 

HANDLINGINFORMATION

2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenolmay crystallize if left at temperatures below 250C for long periods of time. The product can be readily re-converted to liquid form by heating to 300C.

 

SAFETYINFORMATION

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

 

SHIPPINGINFORMATION

2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenolis available in tank cars, tank trucks, 200 kg drums and 900 kg intermediate bulk containers.

Chemical-physical properties

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

 

Appearance @ 250C

Clear, Colorless to slight yellow liquid

Kinematic Viscosity@ 400C, cSt

6.4

Specific Gravity (15°C)

0.9643

Water Content, %

0.02

Pour Point, 0C -33
Flash Point (Closed Cup), 0C

116

Solubility:

Mineral oil: 0.3 - 0.5 wt.%

Esters: > 5 wt.%

Water: < 0.01 wt.%

Sulfur

4.9 wt.%

 

Specifications