Dissolving Protect OX: Solubility Issues and Recommended Solvents

Regarding dissolving Protect OX (Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate):

You encountered difficulty dissolving it in white oil, even with warm water. This is likely because:

• White oil (Mineral Oil / Paraffinum Liquidum) is a non-polar oil, which is less effective for dissolving Protect OX.
• A very high ratio of oil to Protect OX is required for dissolution, typically around 1000 parts oil to 1 part Protect OX.

Regarding your questions:

1. Can Propylene Glycol be used instead of oil? No, Protect OX cannot be dissolved in Propylene Glycol.
2. Recommended mixing method:
   • Use a polar oil instead of white oil.
   • Ensure the ratio of oil to Protect OX is very high (around 1000:1).
   • You can use gentle warming, but as you noted, the temperature should not exceed 80°C.

Here are some polar oils available on our website that are suitable for dissolving Protect OX:

• PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
• LipidSoft™ Disperse
• LipidSoft™ Palm (Ethylhexyl Palmitate)
• Octyldodecanol

Using one of these polar oils at the recommended high ratio and gentle warming (below 80°C) should help achieve complete dissolution.