Distearyl pentaerythritol diphosphite
Agent Name
Distearyl pentaerythritol diphosphite
CAS Number
3806-34-6
Formula
C41-H82-O6-P2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,4,8,10-Tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro(5.5)undecane, 3,9-bis(octadecyloxy)-; O,O'-Dioctadecylpentaerythritol bis(phosphite); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phosphite Compounds
Description
White waxy flakes; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a color and molecular weight stabilizer for polyolefins, polyesters, elastomers, styrenics, engineering thermoplastics, and adhesive formulations; Also used as a commercial antioxidant; [HSDB]
Comments
10% concentration in cottonseed oil is a mild eye irritant in rabbits; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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