What is 4-tert-Butylphenolformaldehyde resin (PTBP) and where is it found?
This chemical is a resin that is mainly used in adhesives for leathers and rubbers. It can
be found in leather shoes, handbags and belts. It is also used in varnish and lacquer
resins, motor oil additives, printing inks, fibreglass products, plywood, masonry sealants
and some commercial disinfectants. Further research may identify additional product or
industrial usages of this chemical.
What else is 4-tert-Butylphenolformaldehyde resin (PTBP) called?
This chemical can be identified by different names, including:
4(1.1-dimethylethyl) phenol, p-tert-butylphenol polymer, 4-tert-butylphenol formaldehyde resin, Paraformaldehyde, Butylphen,
Paratertiary butylphenol formaldehyde resin, Formaldehyde, p-tert-Butylphenol formaldehyde resin, PTBP formaldehyde,
Formaldehyde, p-tert-butylphenol polymer
This may not be a complete list as manufacturers introduce and delete chemicals from their product lines.