Tert-butyl isopropylbenzene peroxide (TBCP) 3457-61-2

Tert-Butyl Cumyl Peroxide
Trade Name: Initiator TBCP
English Name: Tert-Butyl Cumyl Peroxide
Chemical Name: Tert-Butyl Cumyl Peroxide
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Formula: C13H20O2
Molecular Weight: 208.3
Theoretical Active Oxygen Content: 7.68%
CAS No. 3457-61-2
EINECS: 222-389-8
IMO (Maritime) 5.2 UN No. 3105: Type D liquid organic peroxide, Class 2 dangerous goods packaging.
Major decomposition products: methane, acetone, tert-butyl alcohol, acetylbenzene, 2-isopropylphenol-2.
Safety Parameters:
Half-life:
0.1 hour: 159°C
1 hour: 136°C
10 hours: 115°C
Thermal Stability Data:
Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT): 80°C
Critical Temperature (Tem): 75°C
Control Temperature (Tc): --
Storage Temperature (Tsmax): 10/40°C
Technical Specifications:
Appearance: Clear, transparent liquid
Concentration: 94–96%
Tert-butyl hydroperoxide content (%): ≤0.5%
Moisture Content: 0.05% max
Applications:
This product is primarily used as a vulcanizing agent for rubber. It offers excellent scorch safety, with a safe operating temperature of 135°C and a vulcanization temperature of 175°C.
Packaging and Shipping:
1. Our standard packaging is 20-kilogram polyethylene bags. We can also supply packaging sizes according to customer requirements; customers may specify these when placing an order.
2. The transportation of TBCP initiator complies with the following regulations:
Product Shelf Life:
If stored strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, product quality is guaranteed for six months.
Storage:
1. The product must be stored strictly in accordance with the storage temperature specified by our factory; storage at temperatures exceeding the critical threshold may result in fire.
2. Open flames are strictly prohibited in the storage area. Keep the product away from heat sources, prevent static electricity, and store it away from light. The storage area must be well-ventilated.
3. When storing large quantities of this product, a separate warehouse must be used. The product must not come into contact with reducing agents, rust, dust, heavy metal ions, acids, or alkalis.
4. Prevent impact and friction.
Firefighting:
1. This product may decompose violently when exposed to heat and ignite fiercely. Small fires involving small amounts of the product should be extinguished with foam or dry powder fire extinguishers.
2. In the event of a major fire, evacuate to a safe distance before attempting to extinguish it. Use a water hose to fight the fire and promptly notify the fire department for assistance.