Technical Information Lubricant Additives TI/EVO 1973 e March 2010 Page 1 of 6 = Registered trademark IRGANOX L 101 Phenolic Antioxidant of BASF SE Typical chemical and physical properties IRGANOX L 101 is a high molecular weight phenolic antioxidant for lubricants and waxes O HO CH 2 -CH 2 -C-O-CH -- -- C 2 4 Appearance Melting point Density at 25 C Flash point Crystalline, white to slightly yellow powder 110-125 C (not sharp due to isomer formation) 1.15 g/cm 3 (ASTM D 2638-helium pyknometer) 297 C, Marcusson Solubility Mineral oil 0.1-0.5 % Ester 2 % Water < 0.01% Applications and Synthetic lubricants 0.5-1 % typical treat levels Wax 0.2 % recommended Benefits Offers superior thermal stability over conventional phenolic antioxidant Permits reduced antioxidant losses under high temperature operating conditions Approved by FDA/USA for use in blending lubricants with incidental food contact Ashless solid with low volatility Restriction Solubility in some mineral oils is below 0.3 % and should always be checked in finished fluid Product Name: IRGANOX L 101 page 1 of 6
Additive volatility The volatility of additives can have a major impact on lubricant performance characteristics. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) provides information about the volatility of an additive, as well as its thermal and oxidative stability. Test procedure Additive < 50 mg, is heated in a controlled atmosphere (air) at a rate of 10 C per minute from 25 C up to as high as 400 C. The weight loss (in %) of the sample as a function of temperature is represented graphically. Weight loss (% w/w) 0 20 IRGANOX L 101 40 Phenolic antioxidant 60 BHT (2) 80 100 100 200 300 400 Temperature (deg C) 4,4 -methylene-bis-2,6-di-tert.-butyl phenol (2) Butylated Hydroxy Toluene Lubricants with incidental food contact BASF can offer a full range of additives cleared by FDA/USA for formulating lubricants which may come into contact with food. Please see Product Selection Guide for the complete list. Cleared by the FDA under 21 CFR 178.3570, for use in USDA H-1 lubricants with incidental food contact. IRGANOX L 101 Maximum treat level 0.5 % wt/wt The maximum allowed concentration may exceed the solubility limit of this additive in some base stocks. Water extractability When used at recommended treat levels for industrial lubricants IRGANOX L 101 contributes extremely low levels of phenol in water. These levels are actually below the detection limits of the current analytical method for phenolic materials in wastewater. Product Name: IRGANOX L 101 page 2 of 6
Analytical method Test design USA EPA Test Method 420.1 (1978), Total Recoverable Phenols(4-amino antipyrine titration). Detection limit in water is 0.05 ppm. The Chrysler Motor Kokomo Casting Plant modification to EPA Method 420.1 (for raw materials) was used. This involves mixing 50 ml of neat additive with 450 ml distilled water, adjusting to ph4, and distilling. The analysis for phenols is conducted on the condensate. Additives A Recommended additive treat level for industrial lubricants (%) B Measured phenolic content of water after above procedure (ppm) A x B = Potential phenolic contribution in waste water of a lubricant formulated at recommended additive treat level (ppm) IRGANOX L 101 0.25 4 0.01 Phenolic AO 0.25 6 0.02 Phenolic AO (2) 0.25 1 700 4.25 4,4-methylene-bis-2,6-di-t-butyl phenol (2) More soluble form of the Phenolic AO (containing a mixture of 2-tert. and 2,4-tert.butyl phenol) Product Name: IRGANOX L 101 page 3 of 6
Performance benefits: Lubricant protection (oxidation inhibition) Oxidation inhibition IRGANOX L 101 outperforms another type of high molecular weight phenolic antioxidant on the rotating bomb oxidation test (RPVOT) Test fluids IRGANOX L 101 (%) 0.25 - Phenolic AO (%) - 0.25 IRGAMET 39 (%) 0.05 0.05 IRGACOR L 12 (%) 0.05 0.05 Base stock (2) balance balance RPVOT (Rotating Pressure Vessel Oxidation Test) ASTM D 2272 (150 C, 0.62 Mpa (90 psi) O2, water and copper catalyst) Induction period (mins) 360 260 4,4-methylene-bis-2,6-di-t-butyl phenol (2) Base stock characteristics ISO VG C (aromatic) (%) Sulfur (%) VI Solvent neutral refined 32 6.5 0.23 103 Product Name: IRGANOX L 101 page 4 of 6
Synthetic industrial lubricants Oxidation inhibition IRGANOX L 101 combined with IRGANOX L 57 shows synergistic effects in the stabilization of polyalkylene glycol (PAG). Test fluids IRGANOX L 101 (%) 2.0-1.0 - IRGANOX L 57 (%) - 2.0 1.0 - PAG (PO:EO 9:1) balance balance balance neat IP 48 test Evaporation loss (%) 15 24 7 26 40 ml oil, 350 hrs, Viscosity decrease at 100 C (%) 45 60 8 75 150 C, 15 l air/hr PO and EO : propylene oxide and ethylene oxide Waxes Color stabilization IRGANOX L 101 provides, already at low concentration, excellent color stability to wax during storage and in manufacturing processes. Test waxes Antioxidant (%) - 0.2-1.0 Wax neat balance Oven test Samples heated at 177 C in closed oven Gardner color 15 12 9 6 3 0 0 5 10 15 20 Hours Control BHT ( 0.5% ) BHT (1.0% ) IRGANOX L 101 (0.2% ) Product Name: IRGANOX L 101 page 5 of 6
Safety and Handling Product Specification Packaging Please read Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS ) before handling. This information is available on request through our local representative. This information is available on request through our local representative. Safety When using this product, the information and advice given in our Safety Data Sheet should be observed. Due attention should also be given to the precautions necessary for handling chemicals. Note The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights, etc. given herein may change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. BASF Corporation 100 Campus Drive Florham Park. NJ 07932 www.basf.com/automotive-oil Product Name: IRGANOX L 101 page 6 of 6