What is it?
p-tert-Butylphenol is an antioxidant for petrochemicals, plastics, and adhesives.

How can I avoid it?
You should avoid any contact with this substance. Avoidance requires reading labels, package inserts, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and, on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.

Uses:
  • Antioxidant and heat stabilizer in neoprene cements
  • Antioxidant in plastics and adhesives
  • Color film developers
  • Demulsifier for oil field drilling use
  • Deodorants and commercial disinfectants
  • Depigmenting agent used for heat stabilizing
  • Duplicating paper
  • Gasoline
  • Germicide detergents
  • Glues
  • Insecticides
  • Intermediate for rubber antioxidants
  • Intermediate in the manufacture of lacquer resins and varnishes
  • Jet fuels
  • Leather articles laminated with neoprene contact cement
  • Masonry sealant
  • Mineral fiber coating on fiberglass
  • Motor and synthetic oils
  • Plasticizer for cellulose acetate
  • Printing inks
  • Resins to give latex glues initial adhesive force
  • Rubber cement, especially in shoes
  • Manufacture of construction materials

Other names for p-Tert-Butylphenol:
  • p-tert-Butylphenol
  • PTBP
  • tert-butyl-Phenol
  • 4-t-butylphenol
  • p-t-butylphenol
  • p-tert-butylphenol
  • butylphen
  • 1-hydroxy-4-tert-butylphenol
  • 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol
  • para tertiary Butylphenol
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
  • p-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin
  • Other Formaldehyde resins

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How safe is it?

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