Color and melt-flow protection
Keeps yellowness index and MFR stable through extrusion, molding and regrind, where most processing damage happens.
SUNNOX® 168 is a hydrolysis-resistant phosphite secondary antioxidant. Blended with a phenolic primary such as 1010 ou 1076, it protects color and melt flow while polyolefins and engineering plastics are extruded and molded.
Antioxidante 168 decomposes the hydroperoxides that form when polymer melts are sheared and heated, so it stops the chain reaction that causes yellowing, gels and melt-flow drift during processing. It is rarely used alone: the standard approach is a blend with a phenolic primary antioxidant, which carries the long-term protection in service. 168:1010 no 1:1 ou 2:1 is the most common starting blend in PP and PE.

Keeps yellowness index and MFR stable through extrusion, molding and regrind, where most processing damage happens.
Synergistic with 1010 e 1076. Adding 168 often lets you hold or reduce the phenolic level for the same processing stability.
More tolerant of humid storage and long sea transit than many other phosphites, so the powder stays free-flowing and active.
| Parâmetro | Valor típico |
|---|---|
| Nome do produto | Antioxidante 168 |
| Marca | SUNNOX® 168 |
| Nº CAS. | 31570-04-4 |
| Nome Químico | Tris(2,4-di-terc-butilfenil) fosfito |
| Fórmula Molecular | C42H63O3P |
| Peso molecular | 646.9 |
| Aparência | White crystalline powder |
| Ensaio | ≥99,0% |
| Ponto de fusão | 183–187 °C |
| Volatile Matter | ≤0,5% (105 °C, 2 h) |
| Light Transmittance — 425 nm | ≥98% |
| Light Transmittance — 500 nm | ≥98% |
Typical specification. Every shipment is supplied with a batch COA; the limits that apply to your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.
Pick a material family to see how 168 is normally used and what to confirm before your trial.
The largest use of 168. Typical packages: 168:1010 1:1 ou 2:1 for PP injection and fiber, 168:1076 for film. Total package levels of about 0.1–0.3% in PP and 0.05–0.15% in PE film are common starting points.
Used with a phenolic primary to limit discoloration during compounding of PA6 and PA66, including glass-filled grades.
Helps protect clarity and color at the high melt temperatures PC needs. Usually dosed low, alongside the base resin stabilizer.
Added with a phenolic antioxidant to reduce yellowing and property loss during compounding and molding of ABS and HIPS.
| Sua necessidade | O que geralmente funciona |
|---|---|
| Color and melt-flow stability during extrusion or molding | Phosphite secondary antioxidant (168) with a phenolic primary |
| Long-term heat aging in service | High-MW phenolic primary (1010), often with a thioester (DLTDP / DSTDP) |
| Thin film, fibra, low-melting compounding | Lower-melting phenolic (1076) for easy dispersion |
| Repeated processing / conteúdo reciclado | Raise the phosphite share in the blend and check yellowing after each pass |
| Humid storage or long transit | Hydrolysis-resistant phosphite such as 168; keep bags sealed |
| Food-contact articles | Ask for the grade-specific food-contact statement before trials |
| Replacing an existing grade | Envie seu TDS ou COA atual; we match on the parameters you approve |
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| Produto | Tipo | Mol. peso | Ponto de fusão | Main job | Typical starting level* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNNOX® 168 | Phosphite · secondary | 646.9 | 183–187 °C | Estabilidade de processamento, cor | 0.05–0.2% with a phenolic |
| SUNNOX® 1010 | Hindered phenol · primary | 1177.6 | 110–125 °C | Long-term thermal protection | 0.05–0.3% |
| SUNNOX® 1076 | Hindered phenol · primary | 530.9 | 50–55 °C | Long-term protection, easy dispersion | 0.05–0.3% |
| SUNNOX® DLTDP | Thioester · secondary | 514.8 | 38–42 °C | Heat-aging synergist | 0.1–0.3% with a phenolic |
| SUNNOX® DSTDP | Thioester · secondary | 683.2 | 63–69 °C | Heat-aging synergist, menor volatilidade | 0.1–0.3% with a phenolic |
*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.
25 kg net bags or cartons. Pallet wrapping and private-label bags on request.
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and moisture. See the SDS for full handling details.
Typically 3–15 business days from order confirmation, depending on quantity. FOB, CIF or DAP to major ports.
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.
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.
For powders: ensaio, 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.
Agree packaging, monthly volume, destination port and required documents up front. Um número CAS correspondente por si só não qualifica uma nova fonte; run your trial and keep the approved lot COA as the reference.
Start with your polymer, quantidade e destino. Add your current grade or specification and we will quote against it.
| Informação | Exemplo |
|---|---|
| Polymer / Material | PP, Educação Física, abdômen, composto, lote mestre |
| Aplicativo | Moldagem por injeção, extrusão, filme, fibra |
| Aditivo atual | Classe ou fornecedor que você usa hoje |
| Especificação necessária | Your TDS, COA or key limits |
| Quantidade | Trial order / monthly / volume anual |
| Embalagem | Standard 25 kg or specific requirement |
| Destino | País e porto |
| Documentos necessários | COA, FDS, ALCANÇAR, food-contact statement |
High-MW hindered phenolic primary antioxidant for long-term thermal protection with low volatility.
Ver produto →Low-melting hindered phenolic primary antioxidant, easy to disperse in film and compounding.
Ver produto →Thioester secondary antioxidant that boosts long-term heat aging when used with a phenolic.
Ver produto →Higher-melting thioester synergist with lower volatility for long-term heat aging.
Ver produto →1:1 e 2:1 (168:1010) are the most widely used starting blends in polyolefins. Use 2:1 when processing stability and color are the main concern, 1:1 when long-term heat aging matters as much. Confirm the ratio in your own trial.
It can, but it is not recommended. 168 protects during processing; it does little for long-term aging in service. Pair it with a phenolic primary antioxidant such as 1010 ou 1076.
Ensaio, melting range, volatiles and light transmittance at 425 e 500 nm. Transmittance is the quickest indicator of color quality in the final part.
Sim. Diga-nos o polímero, o teste que você planeja realizar e a quantidade necessária. As amostras são enviadas com um COA para que você possa comparar o lote com o material atual.
Envie-nos a especificação acordada e o COA mostrando a diferença (parâmetro, unidade e método de teste). Verificamos com o registro do lote de produção antes de você aceitar o material, e substitua ou teste novamente quando o lote estiver fora das especificações.