Dicetyl Peroxydicarbonate

Dicetyl Peroxydicarbonate. CAS Number: 26322-14-5. EINECS: 247-611-0.

Main Applications
Polymerization

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product NameDicetyl Peroxydicarbonate
Chemical NameDicetyl Peroxydicarbonate
CAS Number26322-14-5
EINECS/ELINCS No.247-611-0
Molecular Weight570.9 g/mol
Active Oxygen Content2.80%
AppearanceSolid
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type F; solid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3120
Packaging20 kg
Organic peroxide type F; solid, temperature controlled, Division 5.2; UN 3120

Industrial Applications

Initiator for (co)polymerization of vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, acrylates and methacrylates. Used to increase melt strength of polypropylene (HMS-PP) by reactive extrusion.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for Dicetyl Peroxydicarbonate measured in chlorobenzene:

Half-Life (t½)Temperature
0.1 hr84°C (183°F)
1 hr65°C (149°F)
10 hr48°C (118°F)

Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 124.30 kJ/mole | A = 3.02E+15 s⁻¹ | R = 8.3142 J/mole·K | T = (273.15+°C) K

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

20°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
3 months
Shelf Life

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, Dicetyl Peroxydicarbonate will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.

Major Decomposition Products

In the event of thermal decomposition, Dicetyl Peroxydicarbonate produces the following major decomposition products:

Carbon dioxideHexadecanol