We are a distributor of 4-Tertiary Butyl Catechol 100% (granules) for Eastern and Western Europe, but with excellent opportunities for export outside of Europe.
This product is available on a regular basis (ex-stock).
TBC (4-tert-ButylCatechol) is usually added as a stabilizer and an inhibitor of polymerization to butadiene, styrene and other reactive monomer streams. It is 25 times higher than hydroquinone at 60 deg C for polymerization inhibitory effect. It is used as a polymerization inhibitor in processing Styrene, Butadiene, and Vinyl Acetate monomers, Polyester resins. Also used as a stabilizer in the manufacture of polyurethane foam. It also can be used as antioxidants for synthetic rubber, polymers and oil derivatives, it can be used as purification agent for aminoformate catalysts. TBC is available in a form of a solid crystal and 85% solution in methanol or water.
Stabilizer | Synthetic rubber | Antioxidants
Detailed safety information is contained in each material data safety sheet, which can be obtained from our sales offices.
| Product group | --- |
| Synonym product | 4-tert-butyl-1,2-dihydroxybenzene |
| Package | Bulk Packed Materials |
| Statistics number | 2907-29-00(-90) |
| Cas number | 98-29-3 |
| Cus number | N/A |
| EC number | 202-653-9 |
| RID/ADR number | 8.80 39°C |
| UN number | 3261 |
| Structure | ![]() |
| Freezing point (°C) | 50 min. |
| Coagulating point (°C) | 55.7 |
| Boiling point °C | 285 |
| Molecular weight | 166.2 |
| Flash point (°C) | 130 |
ECEM provides a full range of related products used in the production of adhesives, acrylic resins, paints & lacquers. Please contact us for information about our specialty products.
For more information about pricing, specification, health & safety issues or if you would like to receive some more information about this product please contact ECEM.
| Pre-registration number | 05-2114105527-55-0000 |
| Deadline date | 31-05-2018 |
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