Benefos® 1618

Benefos® 1618 by Mayzo is 2,4,8,10-Tetraoxa-3,9-diphosphaspiro[5.5]undecane, 3,9-bis(octadecyloxy). Acts as an antioxidant. It also contributes to the UV stability of polyolefins. Helps prevent discoloration of polymers during extrusion and molding operations, exhibits high performance at low loading levels, reduces discoloration in polymers containing pigments such as titanium dioxide, enhances the light stability of polyolefins when used with light stabilizers, is non-discoloring and shows low volatility, FDA cleared for use in olefin polymers, EVA, and polystyrene. Benefos® 1618 is compatible with polyolefins, polyesters, styrenic polymers, engineering plastics, elastomers. It has a shelf life of 2 years. Recommended dosage is 0.05-0.5% depending on the substrate, processing conditions, and other performance requirements.