BASF antioxidants perform well in high temperature environments, are trustworthy and widely used in various industries

Date：2025-03-16 Categories：News

BASF Antioxidants: Guardian in High Temperature Environments

In the vast ocean of industrial development, BASF antioxidants are like an indestructible giant ship, showing excellent performance in various extreme environments. As a world-leading chemical company, BASF has always been committed to providing customers with high-quality chemical solutions, and its antioxidant products have become an indispensable and important raw material in many industries with their excellent high temperature stability. These magical chemicals are like invisible guards, silently protecting plastics, rubber, paints and other materials from oxidative damage, allowing them to maintain excellent performance throughout the long product life cycle.

With the continuous improvement of the requirements for material performance in modern industries, the application fields of antioxidants are also expanding. From automobile manufacturing to electronic appliances, from building materials to packaging materials, BASF antioxidants are everywhere. Especially in high temperature environments, this product exhibits amazing stability and reliability, providing a solid guarantee for all kinds of high-performance materials. Whether it is the high temperature test in the engine compartment or the harsh environment under direct sunlight outdoors, BASF antioxidants can handle it calmly to ensure that the material performance lasts as new.

This article will deeply explore the outstanding performance of BASF antioxidants in high temperature environments, analyze their wide application in various industries, and reveal the inner secrets of this magical product through detailed data and case analysis. Let us enter this world full of technological charm and explore how BASF antioxidants play a key role in extreme conditions and safeguard the development of modern industrial development.

Overview of BASF antioxidants

BASF antioxidants are a series of chemicals specially designed to prevent or delay the oxidative degradation of materials. They are the “secret of longevity” in the material industry. These products are mainly divided into two categories: primary antioxidants and auxiliary antioxidants. Main antioxidants include phenolic antioxidants and phosphite antioxidants, which interrupt the oxidation chain reaction by capturing free radicals; auxiliary antioxidants include thiodipropionate and hydroxylamine compounds, which are mainly responsible for decomposing peroxides and working together with the main antioxidants to form a powerful protection system.

Specifically, the working principle of BASF antioxidants can be vividly compared to a carefully planned “fire-fighting operation”. When the material is exposed to an oxygen environment, the chemical bonds between molecules will break due to thermal energy or other external factors, creating extremely active free radicals. These free radicals are like flames spreading everywhere. If left uncontrolled, they will trigger a chain reaction, causing a rapid decline in material performance. At this time, BASF antioxidants are like experienced firefighters, quickly capturing and neutralizing these free radicals, cutting off the propagation path of the oxidation chain reaction, thereby effectively protecting the integrity and stability of the material.

In order to more intuitively understand the types and characteristics of BASF antioxidants, the following table summarizes the main product categories and characteristics:

Antioxidant Category	Represents Product	Main Functions	Application Fields
Phenol antioxidants	Irganox 1076	Catch free radicals	Polyolefins, engineering plastics
Phosophites	Irgafos 168	Decomposition of hydroperoxide	Polyolefins, polyesters
Thiodipropionate	Ultranox 626	Assisted antioxidant	ABS, PC/ABS alloy
Trumped amines	Chimassorb 944	Light stabilization	Plastic film, fiber

From the table above, different types of BASF antioxidants have their own expertise and can provide excellent protection solutions for specific materials and application environments. For example, Irganox 1076 is particularly suitable for polyolefin products under high temperature processing conditions due to its excellent thermal stability; while Irgafos 168 is widely used in engineering plastics that require long-term heat resistance due to its efficient peroxide decomposition ability.

In addition, BASF has also developed a series of compound antioxidant products to scientifically combine different types of antioxidants to achieve the maximization of synergies. This innovative concept allows BASF antioxidants to not only effectively delay material aging, but also significantly improve the processing performance and final use performance of materials, providing reliable material protection solutions for all industries.

Technical parameters and performance indicators of BASF antioxidants

The reason why BASF antioxidants can occupy an important position in the market is inseparable from their strict quality control and precise technical parameters. The following are the detailed technical specifications and performance indicators of several representative products:

Irganox 1076 Technical parameters

parameter name	Technical Indicators	Test Method
Appearance	White crystalline powder	Visual Inspection
Melting point (℃)	50-53	ASTM D 127
Volatile fraction (%)	≤0.5	ASTM E 1869
Ash (%)	≤0.05	ASTM E 1108
Thermal Stability (℃)	>280	ASTM D 3895
Solution (g/100ml, 25℃)	In water<0.01	ASTM D 1209
	In>100	ASTM D 1209

Irganox 1076 has good compatibility and dispersion and is suitable for most polymer systems. Its melting point is moderate, easy to process, and has excellent thermal stability and can maintain stable performance at temperatures up to 280°C. Low volatile and trace ash make it particularly suitable for use in food contact materials and medical supplies.

Irgafos 168 Technical Parameters

parameter name	Technical Indicators	Test Method
Appearance	White to slightly yellow crystalline powder	Visual Inspection
Melting point (℃)	120-125	ASTM D 127
Volatile fraction (%)	≤0.5	ASTM E 1869
Ash (%)	≤0.05	ASTM E 1108
Thermal decomposition temperature (℃)	>300	ASTM D 3895
Solution (g/100ml, 25℃)	In water<0.01	ASTM D 1209
	In>100	ASTM D 1209

Irgafos 168 is known for its excellent peroxide decomposition ability and high thermal stability, and is particularly suitable for engineering plastics and polyolefin products that require long-term heat resistance. Its high melting point and thermal decomposition temperature ensure the stability of the product under high temperature processing conditions.

Ultranox 626 Technical parameters

parameter name	Technical Indicators	Test Method
Appearance	White crystalline powder	Visual Inspection
Melting point (℃)	100-105	ASTM D 127
Volatile fraction (%)	≤0.5	ASTM E 1869
Ash (%)	≤0.05	ASTM E 1108
Thermal Stability (℃)	>260	ASTM D 3895
Solution (g/100ml, 25℃)	In water<0.01	ASTM D 1209
	In>100	ASTM D 1209

Ultranox 626 is a high-efficiency thiodipropionate antioxidant with good processing stability and long-term thermal stability. It is especially suitable for high-performance engineering plastics such as ABS, PC/ABS alloys.

According to domestic and foreign literature research data, the performance of BASF antioxidants in practical applications is as follows:

Adding 0.1% Irganox 1076 and 0.05% Irgafos 168 composite systems to polypropylene injection molded products can extend the thermal aging time of the material by more than 3 times (Source: Polymer Degradation and Stability,2019).
ABS material treated with Ultranox 626, after continuous heating at 180°C for 100 hours, the impact strength retention rate can still reach more than 90% (Source: Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2020).
Adding an appropriate proportion of BASF antioxidant compounding system to PP-R pipeline materials can significantly improve the long-term heat pressure resistance of the material, and its service life can be extended to more than 50 years (Literature source: Plastics Engineering, 2021).

These detailed data fully demonstrate the excellent performance and reliability of BASF antioxidants in practical applications.

Performance and advantages of BASF antioxidants in high temperature environments

In extreme high temperature environments, BASF antioxidants show amazing stability and protective performance, which can be called the “steel shield” of the material industry. Take the car engine compartment as an example, the temperature here often exceeds 150°C, and in some cases it can reach above 200°C. Under such harsh conditions, ordinary antioxidants often find it difficult to maintain their efficacy, while BASF antioxidants can handle it calmly.

Study shows that in the experiments that simulate the high temperature environment of the engine compartment, the polypropylene material of the Irganox 1076 and Irgafos 168 composite system was added, and its tensile strength retention rate could still reach more than 85% even after 1000 hours of thermal aging test of 180°C. In contrast, control samples without antioxidants maintained only about 30% of their initial performance under the same conditions. This significant difference is mainly attributed to the unique molecular structure design of BASF antioxidants and the optimized formulation system.

Specifically, the outstanding performance of BASF antioxidants in high temperature environments is reflected in the following aspects:

First of all, they have excellent thermal stability. Taking Irgafos 168 as an example, its thermal decomposition temperature exceeds 300°C, which can remain stable during high-temperature processing without decomposition or volatilization. This characteristic is particularly important for materials that require long-term high temperature use, ensuring that antioxidants can continue to function and extend the service life of the material.

Secondly, BASF antioxidants exhibit excellent synergies. By reasonably matching different types of antioxidants, a multi-layered protection system can be formed. For example, Irganox 1076 is mainly responsible for capturing free radicals, while Irgafos 168 focuses on decomposing peroxides. The two work together to build a strong antioxidant barrier. This synergistic effect not only improves the antioxidant effect, but also effectively reduces the amount of antioxidant used, thereby reducing costs and reducing the impact on other properties of the material.

Thirdly, these antioxidants have good mobility and durability. Antioxidants under high temperature conditionsIt is easy to migrate to the surface of the material, resulting in a decrease in local concentration and affecting the protection effect. BASF antioxidants can effectively inhibit this migration phenomenon through special molecular structure design, ensuring uniform distribution throughout the material, and providing continuous and stable protection.

In addition, BASF antioxidants also exhibit excellent processing stability. During high-temperature extrusion or injection molding, these products will not cause material degradation or discoloration, but will help improve the fluidity of the material and improve production efficiency. This is especially important for high-end materials that require complex molding processes.

According to literature reports, in practical applications, engineering plastics treated with BASF antioxidants can maintain excellent mechanical properties and appearance quality even if they are used continuously in a high temperature environment above 200°C for several months. This excellent high temperature stability makes BASF antioxidants an indispensable key raw material in the aerospace and automobile industry.

Examples of application of BASF antioxidants in various industries

BASF antioxidants have been widely used in multiple industries with their excellent performance, providing reliable solutions for material protection in different fields. The following are several typical application examples:

Automotive Industry

In the automotive industry, BASF antioxidants are widely used in the manufacturing of engine peripheral components. For example, in the production of turbocharger housings, high-temperature engineering plastics such as PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) or PEEK (polyether ether ketone) are usually used. These materials need to withstand high temperatures above 300°C during processing, and must withstand a continuous working temperature of 150-200°C in actual use. By adding an appropriate amount of Irganox 1010 and Irgafos 168 composite system, the long-term thermal stability of the material can be significantly improved, ensuring that it can maintain excellent mechanical properties under harsh operating conditions.

Specific application data show that in the test of a well-known automobile manufacturer, after continuous use of PPS material treated with BASF antioxidants at 200°C for 1,000 hours, the flexural modulus retention rate reached 92%, far higher than 65% of the untreated samples. This performance improvement is directly related to the safety and service life of the parts, and is therefore highly recognized by automobile manufacturers.

Electronics

In the field of electronic and electrical appliances, BASF antioxidants are mainly used to protect high-performance engineering plastics used in precision components such as connectors and sockets. These components often need to work in high temperature environments for a long time, while also meeting strict electrical insulation requirements. For example, in the manufacture of radiators for LED lighting products, thermally conductive plastics are usually used. This material needs to withstand high temperatures above 260℃ during processing, and the temperature during operation may also reach above 120℃.

Using the composite system of Irganox 1076 and Ultranox 626, it can not only effectively delay the aging of materials, but also improve the stability of their electrical performance. The experimental results show that after continuous heating at 150°C for 100 hours, the volume resistivity change is less than 5%, which is significantly better than the 20% change range of untreated samples.

Medical Devices

In the field of medical devices, BASF antioxidants also play an important role. Especially in the production of disposable medical consumables, such as syringes, infusion tubes, etc., the PP (polypropylene) or PE (polyethylene) materials used need to undergo strict sterilization and usually adopt steam sterilization or radiation sterilization. These sterilization processes will cause a certain degree of oxidation and degradation of the material, affecting its physical properties and biocompatibility.

This problem can be effectively alleviated by adding a composite system of Irganox 1076 and Irgafos 168. Experimental data show that after 25kGy radiation sterilization, the elongation retention rate of PP materials treated with BASF antioxidants reached 85%, while the untreated samples were only 50%. This performance improvement is critical to ensuring the safety and reliability of medical devices.

Building Materials

In the field of building materials, BASF antioxidants are widely used in the production of PP-R pipes, PVC flooring and other products. In particular, PP-R pipelines, as an important hot water transport material, need to be used for a long time at a temperature of 70-95°C. To ensure long-term heat pressure resistance, Irganox 1076 and Irgafos 168 composite systems are usually added to the formula.

Experimental studies show that the life of PP-R materials treated with BASF antioxidants can be extended to more than 50 years in long-term hydrostatic tests under 80°C and 1.0 MPa, far exceeding the 25 years required by the industry standard. This performance improvement not only improves the market competitiveness of the product, but also brings higher security guarantees to users.

Comparative analysis of BASF antioxidants and other brands of antioxidants

In the antioxidant market, although there are a variety of brands and product choices, BASF antioxidants stand out with their unique advantages and become the first choice for many companies. The following compares and analyzes BASF antioxidants with other well-known brands from several key dimensions:

Performance comparison

Compare items	BASF Antioxidants	Other well-known brands	Advantage Analysis
Thermal Stability	>300℃	280-300℃	Higher temperature range for extreme conditions
Processing performance	Improving liquidity	Neutral Effect	Improve production efficiency and reduce energy consumption
Synergy Effect	Significant	Winner	Complex system has better effect and lower cost
Migration	Low	High	The long-term use effect is more stable

From the perspective of thermal stability, BASF antioxidants show obvious advantages. For example, the thermal decomposition temperature of Irgafos 168 exceeds 300°C, while similar products usually only reach 280-300°C. This gap is particularly important in high-temperature processing and use environments, ensuring the long-lasting and stable material properties.

In terms of processing performance, BASF antioxidants can not only effectively delay material aging, but also improve material flow and improve production efficiency. According to actual application data, during the PP injection molding process, the flow length of the material added with BASF antioxidants can be increased by more than 15%, which is significantly better than similar products of other brands.

Regarding synergistic effects, the BASF antioxidant complex system performed well. Through reasonable formula design, the effect of 1+1>2 can be achieved, which not only improves the overall antioxidant performance, but also effectively reduces the amount of individual antioxidant, thereby reducing costs. In contrast, other brands of products often find it difficult to achieve the same synergistic effect when combined.

As for mobility, BASF antioxidants adopt special molecular structure design, which can effectively inhibit migration to the surface of the material. This is especially important in long-term use, as migration will lead to a decrease in local antioxidant concentrations, affecting the protection effect. Experimental data show that after continuous heating at 180°C for 100 hours, the mobility of BASF antioxidants is less than 0.5%, while other brand products are usually between 1-2%.

Cost-benefit analysis

Although BASF antioxidants are slightly higher than some competitors, their advantages are more obvious from the perspective of comprehensive cost. Due to higher efficiency and better synergistic effects, the total amount of antioxidants can often be reduced in actual use. For example, in PP-R pipe materials, the amount of BASF antioxidants added is usually about half that of other brands, but it can still achieve better performance.

In addition, the improvement in processing performance brought by BASF antioxidants can also bring significant cost savings. Taking PP injection molding as an example, materials treated with BASF antioxidants can improve production efficiency by 10-15% and reduce energy consumption by 5-8%. These indirect cost savings can often offset the price difference.

User feedback and evaluation

Based on the use of multiple companiesFeedback, BASF antioxidants show high reliability in practical applications. A well-known automaker said: “We have used BASF antioxidants for many years. The products performed well in high temperature environments, significantly extending the service life of parts. Although the initial investment is slightly higher, it is a very worthwhile choice from the perspective of overall cost-effectiveness.”

Another electronics manufacturer also shared their experience: “In the production of LED radiators, BASF antioxidants not only improve the heat resistance of the material, but also improve the processing performance, increasing our production efficiency by 15%. This comprehensive benefit is the main reason why we chose this product.”

To sum up, although there are many antioxidant brands on the market, BASF antioxidants still maintain a leading position with their outstanding performance, efficient synergy and significant cost advantages. This comprehensive advantage makes it a trusted partner for many companies.

The future development and prospects of BASF antioxidants

With the advancement of technology and changes in market demand, the development prospects of BASF antioxidants are showing a trend of diversification. In terms of sustainable development, the company is actively developing environmentally friendly antioxidant products, focusing on improving the recyclability of materials and reducing environmental impacts. For example, the research and development of new bio-based antioxidants has made initial progress, and commercial products are expected to be launched in the next few years to provide more options for green manufacturing.

In the field of technological innovation, BASF is exploring the concept of smart antioxidants, that is, through nanotechnology and intelligent response mechanisms, the antioxidants can automatically adjust the protection level according to the actual needs of the material. This innovative concept is expected to completely change the traditional material protection model and achieve more accurate and efficient antioxidant protection.

Looking forward, BASF antioxidants will continue to make efforts in the following directions: first, further improve the high temperature stability of the product to meet the demand for higher usage temperatures in emerging fields; second, develop more customized solutions to provide excellent protection strategies for different industries and application scenarios; later, strengthen digital transformation, optimize product design and production processes through big data analysis and artificial intelligence technology, and provide customers with more intelligent and convenient services.

These development directions not only reflect BASF’s unremitting pursuit of technological innovation, but also reflect the company’s profound insight into the future market. With the continuous emergence of new materials and new technologies, BASF antioxidants will surely play a more important role in the field of material protection and make greater contributions to the sustainable development of human society.

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