Diisobutyryl peroxide (DIPB)
- Chemical Family Organic Peroxide
- Molecular Formula C₈H₁₄O₄
- Molecular Weight 174.2
- UN No. 3115
- Road Transport (ADR) 5.2
- Rail Transport (RID) 5.2
- Sea Transport (IMDG) 5.2
- (organic peroxide, Type D, liquid, subject to temperature control in transport, forbidden for rail and air transport)
Half-Life Period
- 0.1 hour 57℃
- 1 hour 39℃
- 10 hours 23℃
- Appearance: White emulsion
- Purity: 25.0-27.0%
- Inorganic/organic hydrolyzable chloride: 500mg/kg max.
- Density: 0.910g/cm³ (0°C)
- Viscosity: 200-1000mPa.s (-10°C, Brookfield viscometer, 3# rotor)
- Theoretical active oxygen content: 9.18%
- Activation energy: 109.06kJ/mol
- Self-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT): 0℃
- Hazardous temperature (Tem): -10℃
- Storage temperature (Ts min/Ts max): -20℃/--
This chemical compound is commonly used as a radical initiator in polymerization reactions. It also serves as a curing agent for polyesters, a cross-linking agent for rubber, and is used as a foaming agent, bleaching agent, and drying agent in various industrial applications.
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Packaging
As standard, DIPB comes in 20 kg polyethylene drums, but customized packaging options are available depending on specific client requirements, which can be specified at the time of ordering.
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Validity
When stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, diisobutyryl peroxide can maintain its quality for up to three months.
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Safe Handling
Store the product in a cool, well-ventilated environment, ensuring that the temperature remains below -20°C.
Keep it away from potential ignition sources, such as heat or open flames, and ensure it's stored separately from acids, flammable materials, and reducing agents.
Make sure the storage area is equipped with explosion-proof lighting and ventilation, with switches placed outside the room.
Handle the product carefully during transport and storage to avoid damaging the containers. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn when handling the product to ensure safety.
For further safety instructions, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before handling.
