Chemical Properties
Fine, white powder; odorless. Moderately soluble in water; insoluble
in petroleum solvents and benzene.
Uses
Polymerization catalyst, deodorants, antiseptics.
General Description
Fine white odorless powder. Used as a polymerization catalyst.
Air & Water Reactions
Moderately soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
SUCCINIC ACID PEROXIDE is a strong oxidizing agent. May cause organic materials to ignite. May react explosively with strongly reduced material such as sulfides, nitrides, and hydrides. Mixing with a catalyst (often a transition metal such as cobalt, iron, manganese, nickel, or vanadium) as an impurity can cause rapid decomposition, a buildup of heat, and even an explosion. May explode from heat, shock, friction or contamination. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
Hazard
Fire risk in contact with combustible materials,
oxidizing agent. Toxic by ingestion and
inhalation, irritant to skin.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety Profile
An irritant. Explodes on contact with flame. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also PEROXIDES, ORGANIC .
