tert-Amyl peroxypivalate, 75%
tert-Amyl peroxypivalate, 75%. CAS Number: 29240-17-3. EINECS: 64741-65-7.
Product Appearance & Packaging
Product Specifications
| Product Name | tert-Amyl peroxypivalate, 75% |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | tert-Amyl peroxypivalate, 75% |
| CAS Number | 29240-17-3 |
| EINECS/ELINCS No. | 64741-65-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 188.3 g/mol |
| Active Oxygen Content | 8.5% |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| UN Classification | Organic peroxide type D; liquid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3115 |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
Industrial Applications
Initiator for (co)polymerization of ethylene, styrene, vinyl chloride and acrylates.
Half-Life Data
Half-life (t½) data for tert-Amyl peroxypivalate, 75% measured in chlorobenzene:
Data not available in source document.
Thermal Stability
Organic peroxides are thermally unstable substances which may undergo self-accelerating decomposition. The Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT) is the lowest temperature at which self-accelerating decomposition may occur.
Recommended Storage
Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, tert-Amyl peroxypivalate, 75% will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.
Major Decomposition Products
In the event of thermal decomposition, tert-Amyl peroxypivalate, 75% produces the following major decomposition products: