di-(4-chlorobutyl)peroxydicarbonate

Chemical Properties

This peroxide is nonexplosive and has a half-life of 4.3 h at 55°C. It has a very weak odor associated with its use .

Uses

This peroxide is an excellent catalyst for the polymerization of vinyl compounds and particularly for the suspension copolymerization of vinylidene chloride and vinyl chloride. It imparts superior properties with respect to odor and thermal stability than with those produced from conventional catalysts.