- Chemical Name: NOROX®410-50OMS
- Molecular Formula: tert-Butylperoxy-2-ethyl hexanoate
- CAS Number: 3006-82-4
- Form: Colorless liquid
- Primary Use: As an initiator for the polymerization of monomers, particularly methacrylates.
- Appearance: Colorless liquid
- Content: Approximately 50% tert-butylperoxy-2-ethylhexanoate
- Active oxygen content: approx. 3.8%
- Inhibitor: Inhibited using high-boiling-point aliphatic hydrocarbons
- Density (20°C): approx. 0.829 g/cm³
- Viscosity (20°C): approx. 2 mPa·s
- Refractive index (20°C): approx. 1.423
- SADT (Critical Temperature): approx. 40°C
- Refrigerated stability: below -25°C
- Recommended storage temperature: Not exceeding 10°C
- Maximum shipping temperature: 20°C
- Storage stability after delivery: 3 months
- Half-life: 10 hours/1 hour/1 minute (0.1 M in benzene): 74°C/92°C/130°C
- Used as an initiator for the polymerization of methacrylates and allyl monomers.
- Temperature range: 80–120°C.
- Usage: Use as needed; typically 0.1–1.5% of the total formulation.
- It is recommended to adhere to the specified storage temperature range to maintain quality and safety.
- Standard packaging includes 1-gallon polyethylene bottles or 5-gallon Unitainers.
- This substance is highly hazardous and must be handled with caution.
- Avoid heating beyond the maximum recommended storage temperature and ensure the container remains sealed.