Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF Irganox 1520 Antioxidant

BASF Irganox 1520 is a high-performance hindered phenolic antioxidant from BASF’s Irganox series, designed for long-term thermal stability in polyolefins and engineering plastics. It offers excellent processing protection, low volatility, and synergistic effects with phosphites. Widely used in automotive, packaging, and durable goods applications where color retention and oxidative resistance are critical.
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Features Of BASF Irganox 1520 Antioxidant

  1. High-performance hindered phenolic antioxidant with synergistic phosphite stabilization.

  2. Excellent thermal and long-term oxidative stability for demanding polymer processing conditions.

  3. Low volatility and high melt stability, minimizing loss during extrusion and injection molding.

  4. Good compatibility with polyolefins, engineering plastics, and elastomers without blooming or plate-out.

  5. Meets major regulatory requirements including FDA 21 CFR §178.2010 and EU Directive 10/2011 for food-contact applications.

Typical Applications Of BASF Irganox 1520 Antioxidant

  1. Polypropylene (PP) fibers, films, and automotive interior components.

  2. Polyethylene (PE) pipes, geomembranes, and rotational molding parts.

  3. Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) used in medical tubing and consumer goods.

  4. Engineering plastics such as polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polyamide (PA) compounds.

  5. Recycled polyolefin formulations requiring enhanced stabilization against reprocessing degradation.

Specifications Of BASF Irganox 1520 Antioxidant

Chemical TypeHindered phenol combined with phosphonite co-stabilizer
Product FormPellets
AppearanceOff-white to light yellow free-flowing pellets
Primary ApplicationsPolyolefins, engineering thermoplastics, TPEs, recycled polymers
Key FeaturesHigh melt stability, low volatility, excellent processing safety
BenefitsExtended service life, reduced discoloration, improved mechanical retention
Regulatory ComplianceFDA 21 CFR §178.2010, EU 10/2011, REACH SVHC-free
Storage ConditionsStore in original packaging at <30 °C, protect from moisture and direct sunlight


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