United Initiators DHBP 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert.butylperoxy)hexane 78-63-7

Product Information

  • Name: DHBP (2,5-dimethyl-2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)pentane)
  • Chemical formula: CAS#78-63-7
  • Form: Liquid, Industrial Purity
  • Molecular weight: 290.4 g/mol

Product Description

  • Appearance: Colorless liquid
  • Purity: approx. 94% w/w
  • Active Oxygen Content: Approx. 10.4% w/w
  • Desensitizer: None
  • Density (20°C): approx. 0.87 g/cm³
  • Viscosity at 20°C: approx. 7 mPa.s
  • Refractive index at 20°C: approx. 1.422
  • Color index (Hazen): approx. 50-80
  • Solubility: insoluble in water, soluble in alcohols and esters
  • Vapor pressure (50/80/110°C): 8/27/95 mbar
  • SADT: approx. 90°C
  • Refrigeration stability: freezing point below 10°C
  • Recommended storage temperature: 10 to 40°C
  • Shelf life: 12 months from date of delivery
  • Complies with the European E-waste Directive (RoHS 2002/95/EG, WEEE 2002/96/EG).

Application Areas

  • Free radical initiators for polymer crosslinking
  • Free radical initiators for controlling polypropylene rheology
  • Temperature range: 200-220°C
  • Dosage: 0.01-0.1% w/w, depending on product supplied, based on polymer

Features and Benefits

  • Promotes degradation of polypropylene molecular weights for easier (re)processing
  • Controlling the melt flow of polypropylene and improving its melt index
  • Crosslinking of a wide range of polymers and elastomers, including polyethylene, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers, ethylene/propylene/(diene) rubbers, silicone rubbers, and fluoroelastomers
  • No premature cross-linking at low temperatures (burns)
  • Suitable for a wide range of package sizes

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  • Users need to scrutinize and test incoming products to verify that they are suitable for the intended application

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