Antioxidant CA Supplier

SUNNOX® CA is a trisphenolic primary antioxidant with low volatility and good resistance to extraction. It protects polyolefins, wire and cable insulation, abdos, PVC, polyamide and rubber against long-term thermal oxidation.

CAS 1843-03-4 · Trisphenol · Primary antioxidant
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Présentation du produit

Antioxidant CA (1,1,3-tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl)butane) carries three hindered-phenol groups in one molecule, so it is efficient per unit weight and stays in the polymer at processing temperatures. It is used in PP and PE, composés de fils et de câbles, abdos, PVC, Pennsylvanie, hot-melt adhesives and rubber, and is normally combined with a phosphite such as 168 for processing stability.

Typical specification. Every shipment is supplied with a batch COA; the limits that apply to your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.

Key Benefits

Three phenolic groups

Efficient radical scavenging per unit weight.

Low volatility and extraction

Stays in the part at high processing temperatures and in contact with water.

Wire and cable use

Widely used in polyolefin insulation and jacketing compounds.

Spécifications techniques

Typical specification. Every shipment is supplied with a batch COA; the limits that apply to your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.

ParameterTypical value
Nom du produitAntioxidant CA
MarqueSUNNOX® CA
Numéro CAS.1843-03-4
Nom chimique1,1,3-Tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl)butane
Formule moléculaireC37H52O3
Masse moléculaire544.8
ApparencePoudre blanche
Point de fusion185–190 °C
Volatile Matter≤0,5%
Cendre≤0,1%

Applications by Polymer

Pick an application to see how CA is normally used and what to confirm before your trial.

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Polyoléfines

Long-term thermal protection in PP and PE, typically 0.05–0.3% with a phosphite.

What to confirm for your application

  • Resin grade and process (film, fibre, molding, tuyau)
  • Processing temperature and number of passes
  • Current antioxidant package and dosage
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Fil & Cable Compounds

Used in polyolefin insulation and jacketing; ask about a metal deactivator if the compound contacts copper.

What to confirm for your application

  • Cable standard and aging test
  • Copper contact
  • Current antioxidant package
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abdos, PVC, Polyamide & Caoutchouc

Antioxidant for engineering plastics, PVC, hot-melts and rubber.

What to confirm for your application

  • Polymer type
  • Température de traitement
  • Color requirement
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Emballage & Storage

Emballage

25 kg net bags or cartons with a PE inner liner. Palletized; private-label packing on request.

Storage

Keep sealed in a cool, sec, ventilated place away from heat and direct sun. See the SDS for full handling details.

Délai de mise en œuvre & terms

Typically 3–15 business days from order confirmation, depending on quantity. GOUSSET, CIF or DAP to major ports.

Technique & Buying Information

Selecting an Antioxidant System

Your requirementWhat usually works
Color and melt-flow stability during extrusion or moldingPhosphite secondary antioxidant (168) with a phenolic primary
Long-term heat aging in serviceHigh-MW phenolic primary (1010), often with a thioester (DLTDP / DSTDP)
Thin film, fibre, low-melting compoundingLower-melting phenolic (1076) for easy dispersion
Repeated processing / contenu recycléRaise the phosphite share in the blend and check yellowing after each pass
Humid storage or long transitHydrolysis-resistant phosphite such as 168; keep bags sealed
Food-contact articlesAsk for the grade-specific food-contact statement before trials
Replacing an existing gradeSend your current TDS or COA; we match on the parameters you approve

Antioxidant Comparison

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ProduitTaperMol. weightPoint de fusionMain jobTypical starting level*
SUNNOX® CATrisphenol · primary544.8185–190 °CLow-volatility long-term protection0.05–0.3%
SUNNOX® 1010Hindered phenol · primary1177.6110–125 °CLong-term thermal protection0.05–0.3%
SUNNOX® 330Hindered phenol · primary775.2240–245 °CHigh-temperature, low-volatility protection0.05–0.3%
SUNNOX® 168Phosphite · secondary646.9183–187 °CStabilité du traitement, Couleur0.05–0.2% with a phenolic
SUNNOX® 3114Hindered phenol · isocyanurate784.1218–223 °CLow-extraction long-term protection0.05–0.3%

*Starting points for trials, not fixed recommendations. The right level depends on resin, catalyst residue, processing temperature and service life. Primary and secondary antioxidants do different jobs and are not interchangeable.

Documents & Qualité

COA — Certificat d'analyse

Issued for every batch shipped, with the test results for that lot.

FT — Fiche technique

Typical properties and specification for evaluation and supplier approval.

SDS — Safety Data Sheet

GHS-format handling, storage and transport information.

Échantillons

Lab samples for evaluation; tell us the test you plan to run so the sample size fits.

Third-party testing

SGS or Intertek testing can be arranged on request.

Regulatory statements

ATTEINDRE, food-contact and other statements are issued per grade and destination; ask before ordering.

Antioxidant CA Buyer Guide

Name the failure you want to prevent

Yellowing or melt-flow change during processing points to the phosphite share; embrittlement or cracking after months in service points to the phenolic and thioester share. Note recycled content and the number of extrusion passes.

Start from a proven blend

Most polyolefin packages start from a phenolic primary plus a phosphite secondary, then adjust. Send your current package and we suggest a starting blend for the trial instead of changing several variables at once.

Compare the numbers that matter

For powders: essai, melting range, volatiles and light transmittance at 425/500 nm (a direct read on color). Ask for the same parameters on our COA that appear on your incoming-inspection sheet.

Lock in supply terms

Agree packaging, monthly volume, destination port and required documents up front. A matching CAS number alone does not qualify a new source; run your trial and keep the approved lot COA as the reference.

Request a Quotation for Antioxidant CA

Start with your polymer, quantité et destination. Add your current grade or specification and we will quote against it.

InformationExample
Polymer / MaterialPP, PE, abdos, composé, mélange maître
ApplicationInjection molding, extrusion, film, fibre
Current additiveGrade or supplier you use today
Required specificationYour TDS, COA or key limits
QuantityTrial order / monthly / annual volume
EmballageStandard 25 kg or specific requirement
DestinationCountry and port
Documents neededCOA, FDS, ATTEINDRE, food-contact statement
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Related Antioxidants

SUNNOX® 1010

High-MW hindered phenolic primary antioxidant for long-term thermal protection with low volatility.

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SUNNOX® 330

High-melting phenolic antioxidant with very low volatility for high-temperature polyolefin and engineering-plastic use.

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SUNNOX® 168

Hydrolysis-resistant phosphite secondary antioxidant for color and melt-flow protection during processing.

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SUNNOX® 3114

Isocyanurate phenolic antioxidant with low extraction, used in polyolefin fiber, film and pipe.

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Antioxidant CA FAQ

CA or 1010?

Both are high-performance phenolics. CA is often chosen in wire and cable and where extraction resistance matters; 1010 is the general standard in polyolefins. Send your current grade and we match it.

What dosage is typical?

0.05–0,3% en polyoléfines, usually with a phosphite. Confirm in your heat-aging test.

Is CA suitable for cable in contact with copper?

Copper accelerates oxidation; cable compounds in contact with copper usually also need a metal deactivator. Tell us the construction and we suggest a package.

Can I get a sample before ordering?

Oui. Tell us the polymer, the test you plan to run and the quantity you need. Samples ship with a COA so you can compare the lot against your current material.

What if a COA does not match our agreed specification?

Send us the agreed specification and the COA showing the difference (parameter, unit and test method). We check it with the production batch record before you accept the material, and replace or re-test where the lot is out of specification.

Discuss Your Antioxidant CA Requirements

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