2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-di-tert-pentylphenol

Synonyms

2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-ditertpentylphenol; Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-; Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-di-tert-pentyl-; [ChemIDplus] 2-(2’-Hydroxy-3’,5’-di-t-amylphenyl) benzotriazole; [Reference #1] 2-(2'-Hydroxy-3',5'-di-tert-amylphenyl)benzotriazole; [FDA] 2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4,6-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenol; [ECHA REACH Registrations]

Category

Triazoles

Description

Solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Sources/Uses

Used to make paints-coatings-thinners, polymers, flexible and rigid foams, adhesives-sealants, and plastic products; [ECHA REACH Registrations] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]

Comments

Causes fatty liver degeneration, changes in liver weight, and multiple enzyme effects in 90-day constant oral studies of dogs; Causes changes in liver and kidney weights and normocytic anemia in 90-day constant oral studies of rats; [RTECS] Prolonged or repeated oral exposure may cause damage to the liver and kidney; [ECHA REACH Registrations] A skin and strong eye irritant; Targets the liver, kidney, and reproductive system; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

Biomedical References

1.93E-10 mm Hg

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides)
• Working with Glues and Adhesives