BPO(Dibenzoyl peroxide)
Product description: Dibenzoyl peroxide 75% with water
CAS No. : 94-36-0
Molecular weight : 242.2
Theoretical active Oxygen content : 6.61%
Specification:
Appearance : White powder, no contaminations
Assay : 73.0-77.0%
Total chloride as NaCl : 0.3% max.
Inorganic acid as hydrochloric acid : 0.2% max.
Organic acid as benzoic acid : 0.5% max.
Physical properties:
Bulk density : 630 kg/m3, Major decomposition products
Carbon dioxide, Benzene, Benzoic acid
Packaging and transport:The standard packaging is a 5 kg polyethylene bag packed 4 per carton. Both packaging and transport meet the international regulations.
BPO is classified as Organic peroxide type C; solid, Division 5.2;
UN 3104; PG II.
Application:
1.Benzoyl peroxide is an excellent catalyst for free radical polymerization process,used in the production of polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride and methacrylates and for the cross-linking of unsaturated polyester resins.
2.Its catalytic activity will depend on several different factors including type of monomer,temperature and presence or absence of accelerators or inhibitors.