Technical Information Tinogard® TT

February 2011

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® = Registered trademark of BASF group Antioxidant

Personal Care
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Characterization Tinogard TT, a sterically hindered phenolic antioxidant, is a highly effective, non
discoloring stabilizer to prevent deterioration of ingredients sensitive to oxidation,
such as perfumes, natural oils, fatty acids and the like. It protects rinse-off products
as well as leave on formulations efficiently against thermo-oxidative degradation
(e.g. rancidification and color changes).

Chemical Name Pentaerythritol Tetrakis(3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate)

Structural formula

HO (CH2)3 C O CH2 C

PRD-No.* 30483790

* BASF’s commercial product numbers.

INCI Name Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

CAS-No. 6683-19-8

Molecular weight 1178 g/mol

Ionic Character Non-ionic

Product Form White powder

Shelf Life 60 months

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Applications Tinogard TT can be added to the oil, perfume or organic phase of personal care
formulations. Because of its insolubility in water a sufficient amount of solubilizing
compound is needed in aqueous formulations to avoid precipitation.
The product can be used at maximum end-use concentration levels of 0.3% for
leave-on and 0.5% for rinse-off applications.

Features / benefits Tinogard TT is non-discoloring, odorless, tasteless and of low volatility.

The product can be used in combination with other phenolic or non-phenolic
antioxidants (e.g. tocopherols).
In general its effectiveness is enhanced by using in combination with chelating
agents (e.g. EDTA, NTA, citric acid, phosphoric acid, ascorbic acid, ascorbyl
palmitate, lecithin).
Moreover, product protection against photo-deterioration is enhanced by using
antioxidants in combination with UV-absorbers.

Guidelines for use 50 – 500 ppm of Tinogard TT typically provides long-term stability to home and
personal care formulations.
In bar soaps the concentration levels for Tinogard TT generally range between
0.01% and 0.05%. Optimal incorporation levels depend on formulation, processing
conditions and long-term stability requirements. Therefore, optimum levels have
to be determined specifically for the envisaged applications.
Homogeneous incorporation of Tinogard TT is achieved by incorporation via the
oil orperfume phase of the formulation.
The product can be used at maximum end-use concentration levels of 0.3% for
leave-on and 0.5% for rinse-off applications.

Physical Properties Melting Range (°C) 110 – 125

Flashpoint (°C) 297
Specific Gravity (20 °C) 1.15 g/cm3

Solubility of active (20 °C) g/100 g solution

Ethyl Acetate 47.0
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride 8.0
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate 3.5
Isopropylmyristate 3.0
2-Propanol 2.5
Castor Oil 1.5
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Health & Safety In accordance with good industrial practice, handle with care and prevent
contamination of the environment. Avoid dust formation and ignition sources.
For more detailed information please refer to the material safety data sheet.

Registration Tinogard TT is listed in the following inventories:

Australia AICS
Canada DSL
China First Import
Europe ELINCS
Japan MITI
Philippines PICCS
Korea ECL
USA TSCA

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