Description

Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-Butadiene-Free, Polymd., Tetraisobutylene Fraction, Hydrogenated is a highly specialized, saturated hydrocarbon fluid derived from the polymerization and subsequent hydrogenation of isobutylene, with the critical removal of 1,3-butadiene. This process yields a product with exceptional stability, low color, and minimal odor, making it a superior choice for applications requiring high purity and inertness. It is primarily utilized by formulators and manufacturers in the personal care, lubricant, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, consistent performance fluids.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a premium emollient, solvent, and carrier oil in formulations for lipsticks, sunscreens, creams, and lotions, offering excellent spreadability and skin feel.
• Lubricant & Grease Base Stocks: Serves as a high-performance synthetic base fluid or blending component for specialty lubricants, providing excellent thermal and oxidative stability.
• Polymer & Plasticizer Industry: Used as a plasticizer or processing aid for various polymers and elastomers to improve flexibility and processing characteristics.
• Chemical Synthesis & Intermediates: Functions as a reactive intermediate or solvent in organic synthesis and the production of surfactants and other specialty chemicals.
• Adhesives & Sealants: Employed as a tackifier or viscosity modifier in adhesive and sealant formulations to enhance performance properties.
• Industrial & Functional Fluids: Used in heat transfer fluids, hydraulic fluids, and other functional fluid applications where chemical inertness is critical.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-Butadiene-Free, Polymd., Tetraisobutylene Fraction, Hydrogenated
CAS No.	93685-80-4
Molecular Formula	Typically C16H34 (for tetraisobutylene) and higher oligomers
Molecular Weight	~226.44 g/mol (for C16 tetramer) - mixture
Synonyms	Hydrogenated Polyisobutene; Hydrogenated Tetraisobutylene; Polyisobutylene, hydrogenated; Isobutylene oligomers, hydrogenated; C4 Hydrocarbon Polymer, Hydrogenated; Synthetic Hydrocarbon Fluid; Low Molecular Weight Hydrogenated Polyisobutene; Isobutylene Tetramer, Hydrogenated
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-Butadiene-Free, Polymd., Tetraisobutylene Fraction, Hydrogenated is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for purity, stability, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 95% (C16+ oligomers)
1,3-Butadiene Content	≤ 1 ppm
Viscosity @ 40°C	Contact for details
Specific Gravity @ 25°C	0.80 - 0.85
Flash Point	> 150 °C
Acid Value	≤ 0.1 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.