Dicumyl Peroxide

Dicumyl Peroxide. CAS Number: 80-43-3. EINECS: 201-279-3.

Main Applications
Curing & Crosslinking

Product Appearance & Packaging

Product Specifications

Product NameDicumyl Peroxide
Chemical NameDicumyl Peroxide
CAS Number80-43-3
EINECS/ELINCS No.201-279-3
Molecular Weight270.4 g/mol
Active Oxygen Content5.92%
AppearanceSolid
UN ClassificationOrganic peroxide type F; solid, Division 5.2; UN 3110
Packaging20 kg
Organic peroxide type F; solid, Division 5.2; UN 3110

Industrial Applications

Monofunctional peroxide for crosslinking of natural rubber, synthetic rubbers, and polyolefins. Excellent scorch safety. Safe processing temperature: 130°C. Typical crosslinking temperature: 170°C.

Half-Life Data

Half-life (t½) data for Dicumyl Peroxide measured in chlorobenzene:

Half-Life (t½)Temperature
0.1 hr154°C (309°F)
1 hr132°C (270°F)
10 hr112°C (234°F)

Kinetic formulas:
kd = A·e−Ea/RT | t½ = (ln2) / kd
Ea = 152.67 kJ/mole | A = 9.24E+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.

75°C
SADT

Recommended Storage

30°C
Maximum Storage Temp (Ts Max.)
3 months
Shelf Life

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

Major Decomposition Products

In the event of thermal decomposition, Dicumyl Peroxide produces the following major decomposition products:

MethaneAcetophenone2-Phenylisopropanol