tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water

tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water. CAS Number: 75-91-2. EINECS: 219-143-7.

Main Applications
Polymerization

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product Nametert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water
Chemical Nametert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water
CAS Number75-91-2
EINECS/ELINCS No.219-143-7
Molecular Weight90.1 g/mol
Active Oxygen Content17.76%
AppearanceClear liquid
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type F; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3109
Packaging20 kg
Organic peroxide type F; liquid, Division 5.2; UN 3109

Industrial Applications

Initiator in bulk, aqueous solution and emulsion polymerization of styrene, acrylates and methacrylates. Manufacture of acrylate, vinylacetate, styrene-butadiene latices, curing of styrene polyester resins.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water measured in chlorobenzene:

Half-Life (t½)Temperature
0.1 hr207°C
1 hr185°C
10 hr164°C

Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 186.01 kJ/mole | A = 3.18E+17 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.

80°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

35°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
0°C
Minimum Storage Temp (Ts Min.)
3 months
Shelf Life

Note: When stored according to these recommended conditions, tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water will remain within specifications for a period of at least 3 months after delivery.

Major Decomposition Products

In the event of thermal decomposition, tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water produces the following major decomposition products:

MethaneAcetonetert-ButanolCarbon dioxide