- A colorless, free-flowing liquid containing 40% tert-butyl peroxypivalate, stabilized with high-boiling-point aliphatic hydrocarbons.
- This branched aliphatic peroxide is commonly used as an initiator (radical source) for the polymerization of monomers, particularly ethylene. This product is supplied in intermediate bulk containers (IBCs).
- Appearance: Colorless liquid
- Peroxide Content: Approximately 40% (mass percentage)
- Active oxygen content: Approximately 3.67% (mass percentage)
- Inhibitor: Aliphatic hydrocarbons
- Density (20°C): approx. 0.80 g/cm³
- Viscosity (20°C): approx. 1 mPa·s
- Refractive index (20°C): approx. 1.416
- Critical temperature (SADT): approx. 20°C
- Low-Temperature Storage Stability: Remains liquid at temperatures below -20°C
- Recommended storage temperature: below -5°C
- Maximum shipping temperature: up to 10°C
- Storage Stability (Activity): 3 months from the date of delivery
- 10 hours/1 hour/1 minute (0.1 m/benzene): 56/74/110°C
- Used for the polymerization of high-pressure ethylene in combination with other peroxides of varying activity levels. The applicable temperature range is 130–190°C.
- Features: Highly effective, liquid form, easily miscible with high-boiling-point aliphatic hydrocarbons.
- 730 kg plastic intermediate bulk container
- 910 kg stainless steel intermediate bulk container
- The information and technical recommendations provided are based on internal testing conducted to understand the product and its applications, and reflect our current knowledge and experience.
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