Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate

Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate. CAS Number: 15520-11-3. EINECS: 239-557-1.

Main Applications
Polymerization

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product NameDi(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate
Chemical NameDi(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate
CAS Number15520-11-3
EINECS/ELINCS No.239-557-1
Molecular Weight398.5 g/mol
AppearanceSolid
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type D; solid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3116
Packaging20 kg
Organic peroxide type D; solid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3116

Industrial Applications

Initiator for (co)polymerization of vinyl chloride at low temperatures.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate 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.

40°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

15°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
3 months
Shelf Life

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.

Major Decomposition Products

In the event of thermal decomposition, Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate produces the following major decomposition products:

Carbon dioxidetert-Butylcyclohexanol