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Dicumyl peroxide, 98%
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Quantity:
500 g
Description
Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) is used:
- in vulcanization of rubber.
- as a cross linking agent in the synthesis of polylactic acid composite fibers.
- in the preparation of polyethylene composites.
- in the synthesis of polyamide 112/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blends.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications
Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) is used: • in vulcanization of rubber. • as a cross linking agent in the synthesis of polylactic acid composite fibers. • in the preparation of polyethylene composites. • in the synthesis of polyamide 112/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blends.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.
Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) is used: • in vulcanization of rubber. • as a cross linking agent in the synthesis of polylactic acid composite fibers. • in the preparation of polyethylene composites. • in the synthesis of polyamide 112/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blends.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 39°C to 41°C |
Density | 1.56 |
Linear Formula | [C6H5C(CH3)2]2O2 |
Quantity | 500 g |
UN Number | UN3110 |
Beilstein | 2056090 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in chloroform and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 270.37 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Dicumyl peroxide |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H242-H315-H319 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H242-H315-H319 Heating may cause a fire. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P220-P234-P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 5.2 |
EINECSNumber | 201-279-3 |
RTECSNumber | SD8150000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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