- TAPEH-75-AL1 is a 75% solution of tert-amylperoxy-2-ethylhexanoate, stabilized with odorless mineral oil.
- It is a colorless, free-flowing liquid used as an initiator (radical source) for monomer polymerization.
- Appearance: Colorless, free-flowing liquid
- Concentration: Approximately 75%
- Active oxygen content: approx. 5.2%
- Demulsifier: Aliphatic hydrocarbons (boiling point > 170°C)
- Density: approx. 0.857 g/cm³
- Viscosity at 20°C: approx. 4.3 mPa·s
- Refractive index at 20°C: approx. 1.429
- Critical temperature (SADT): approx. 40°C
- Recommended storage temperature: Below 10°C
- Maximum shipping temperature: 20°C
- Shelf life: 3 months
- Half-life data: 10 hours/1 hour/1 minute (0.1 mol/benzene): 72°C/91°C/130°C
- Ethylene: Used in the polymerization of high-pressure ethylene, in combination with other peroxides having different thermal stabilities. Temperature range: 160–210°C.
- Styrene: Used in block or suspension polymerization. Temperature range: 80–110°C. Recommended dosage: 0.1–0.5%.
- Other monomers: Used in the polymerization of (methyl)acrylates and olefin monomers. Temperature range: 80–120°C. Recommended dosage: 0.1–1%.