Chemical Name: 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)-3-hexyne
CAS No.: 1068-27-5
C16H30O4 = 286.0
Description: Enox YNE-85MO is a low-volatility, pale yellow, transparent liquid and is a dialkyl organic peroxide. It is used for the cross-linking of polymers (such as silicone rubber, EPDM rubber, polyethylene, etc.) and the degradation of polypropylene.
Safety Data
Flash Point: 54°C
Self-accelerating decomposition temperature: 80°C
UN Number (UN-No.): 3103
China Hazardous Chemicals Number (CN-No.): 52015
Physical and Chemical Properties
State: Liquid
; Specific Gravity: 0.886; Refractive
Index: 1.428; Melting
Point: <−10°C;
Theoretical Active Oxygen Content: 11.17%
Key Quality Indicators
Appearance: Pale yellow, transparent, oily liquid
Content: 84%–86%
Color: Max. 100 black units
Half-Life Data
Activation Energy: 38.0 kcal/mole
Temperature for a 10-hour half-life: 131°C
Temperature for 1-hour half-life: 152°C
Temperature for 1-minute half-life: 194°C
Solubility
Freely soluble in organic solvents such as alcohols, esters, ethers, and hydrocarbons. Insoluble in water.
Packaging and Storage
Packaged in 20 kg and 25 kg PE drums
Store at 0–40°C in a cool, well-ventilated area.