“…Alkylated phenols and their derivatives are used in the production of resins, 1 durable surface coatings, 2 varnishes, 3 wire enamels, 4 printing inks, 5 surface active agents, 6 antioxidants, 7 flame retardants, 8 UV absorbers, 9 fungicide and insecticide formulations, 10,11 petroleum additives, 12 non-ionic surfactants and fragrances. 13 For example, the triphosphate derivative of 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol is employed as a stabiliser for poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), whereas its benzotriazole derivative is used as a UV absorber in polyalkenes.…”