4-tert-Butylbenzoic Acid
What is it?
4-tert-Butyl-benzoic acid is a chemical primarily used in industry as a corrosion inhibitor.
How do I avoid it?
Products that contain 4-tert-Butyl-benzoic acid should be avoided. Avoidance requires reading labels, product inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Antimicrobial agent
- Corrosion inhibitor in cooling fluids
- Fixative for fragrances
- Lubricant additive
- Metal working
- Stabilizer or modifier for resin
- UV stabilizer
- Welding flux
- Manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
Other names for 4-tert-Butyl-benzoic Acid:
- p-tert-butylbenzoic acid
- 4-(dimethylethyl)benzoic acid
- PTBBA
- Butylbenzoic acid
- TBBA
- Para-tert-butyl-benzoic acid
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