Luperox® 101XL45 Crosslinking Peroxide is a 45% active weight free flowing powder. The inert ingredients in its formulation include calcium carbonate and silica. The formulation can be used to crosslink engineered rubbers and elastomers. Luperox® 101XL45 is easier to prepare or extrude using a variety of techniques when mixing these compounds than when using pure liquid peroxide.
Product Description:
- Chemical name: 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di-(tert-butylperoxy)hexane
- CAS No. 78-63-7
- 45-48% content
- Calcium carbonate <26%
- Silicon dioxide (flow aid)<26%
Standard sales specifications:
- Typical Physical Properties
- Physical form/description: free-flowing white powder
- Self-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT): 82°C (180°F)
- Active Oxygen: 4.96-5.29%
- Bulk density: 550 kg/m³
Half-life data:
- Half-life is the time required to halve the reactive oxygen content of a peroxide at a given temperature.
- The efficiency of a free radical initiator depends on its decomposition rate.
- Half-life data is a useful guide for selecting the best initiator for a particular application.
Temperature tolerance:
- Do not store above 100°F (38°C).
Shelf life:
- The shelf life of Luperox® 101XL45 crosslinking peroxide is 12 months from the delivery date of Arkema.
Packaging:
- Luperox® 101XL45 crosslinking peroxide is packaged in 50 lb. boxes.
Supply:
- Luperox® 101XL45 cross-linked peroxide is available in North America from Arkema and authorized distributors.
Contact Information:
- To discuss availability or contact sales, call 844-LUPEROX.