Abstract

AbstractThe antioxidative action of phosphonites and phosphites depends on their structure, the nature of the polymer to be stabilized and the aging conditions. Phosphorus compounds can act in different ways: as hydroperoxide decomposers (secondary antioxidants), as free‐radical scavengers (primary antioxidants), as well as metal‐complex forming agents. The stabilizing action of phosphites and phosphonites is due to three basic mechanisms: oxidation by hydroperoxides, substitution by alkoxyl radicals and hydrolysis to acidic phosphorus compounds and phenols. Modification of phosphites with additional functional groups such as hindered amine moieties leads to new stabilizing properties. An intramolecular synergistic effect is observed.

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