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Z-NOX® 2246 is a product that excels as a stabilizer for hot-melt adhesives and natural rubber adhesives. It boasts low volatility and minimal migration effects and holds FDA clearance for use in adhesives, rubber articles, and polyacetals. Moreover, it functions as an oxidation inhibitor in fats, oils, and paraffin wax.

Chemical Family: Phenols, Phenols & Phenolics

Functions: Antioxidant

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polycarbonates (PC), Polyethylenes (PE), Polyolefins, Polyoxymethylene (POM), Polypropylenes (PP)

Features: Low Migration, Low Odor, Low Volatility

Synonyms: 2-tert-Butyl-6-[(3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)methyl]-4-methylphenol, 2,2-Methylene bis(4-methyl-6-tert-butyl-phenol), 2,2′-Bis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol)methane, 2,2′-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol), 2,2′-Methylenebis(6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol), 2,2′-Methylenebis(6-tert-butyl-p-cresol), 2,2′-Methylenebis[4-methyl-6-t-butylphenol], 2,2′-Methylenebis[4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol], 2,2′-Methylenebis[6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol], 2,2′-Methylenebis[6-tert-butyl-p-cresol], 2,2′-Methylidenebis(6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol), 3,3′-Di-tert-butyl-2,2′-dihydroxy-5,5′-dimethyldiphenylmethane, 6,6-Methylenebis(2-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol), 6,6′-Di-tert-butyl-4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-methylenediphenol, 6,6′-Methylenebis(2-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol), Bis(2-hydroxy-3-tert-butyl-5-methylphenyl)methane, Bis(2-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-tert-butylphenyl)methane, Bis(3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)methane, Bis(5-methyl-3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)methane, Bis(6-hydroxy-3-methyl-5-tert-butylphenyl)methane

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Chemical Structure

2,2’-methylene-bis-(4-methyl-6-tert-butyl-phenol)

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Adhesive & Sealant Type
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications

Z-NOX® 2246 is an excellent antioxidant stabilizer for hot-melt adhesives and natural rubber adhesives. This product has low volatility, low migration effects, and is FDA cleared for use in adhesives, rubber articles, and polyacetals. Z-NOX® 2246 can also function as an oxidation inhibitor in fats, oils, and paraffin wax.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White - off-white powder

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Health and Safety
  • The use of proper protective equipment is recommended.
  • Excess exposure to the product should be avoided.
  • Please wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Store the product in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Standard packaging is a 25 kg carton with PE liner, 500 kg pallet, and a 10 Mt FCL.