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Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP)

ZDDP
CAS 68649-42-3
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CAS Number
68649-42-3
Material Family
Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
At a Glance
Material Family
Phosphate Esters & Derivatives
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Lubrication · Corrosion Inhibition
Solubility
Soluble in mineral and synthetic base oils (typical)
Applications & Use Cases
  • Primary anti-wear (AW) additive in automotive engine oils, protecting cams, lifters, and bearings through formation of a phosphate/sulfide tribofilm under boundary lubrication.
  • Multifunctional additive in industrial gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and circulating oils where it provides anti-wear, antioxidant, and metal-deactivation/corrosion-inhibition functions.
  • Oxidation inhibitor in finished lubricant packages, scavenging peroxides and peroxy radicals to extend oil drain intervals and thermal stability.
  • Corrosion and rust inhibitor that passivates ferrous and copper-alloy surfaces in turbine, compressor, and metalworking fluid formulations.
  • Performance component blended into additive packages dosed typically at 0.5 to 2 percent by weight, with phosphorus content balanced against catalytic-converter and emissions constraints.
Physical Properties
appearance
Amber to dark amber viscous liquid (typical)
odor
Mild characteristic / mercaptan-like (typical)
physical_state
Liquid (typical)
density
1.07-1.20 g/cm3 (typical)
flash_point
>100 C (typical, closed cup)
water_solubility
Insoluble / reacts slowly with water (typical)
solubility
Soluble in mineral and synthetic base oils (typical)
zinc_content
8-10 wt% (typical)
phosphorus_content
7-9 wt% (typical)
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
68649-42-3
Synonyms & Trade Names
Phosphorodithioic acid, mixed O,O-bis(1,3-dimethylbutyl and iso-Pr) esters, zinc salts Zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate Zinc O,O-dialkyl phosphorodithioate Zinc bis(dialkyldithiophosphate) Zinc dithiophosphate ZnDTP Primary/secondary alkyl zinc dithiophosphate
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