Chemical Properties
It is colorless liquid with unpleasant odor. Thermally unstable
with required continuous refrigeration below -10°C
(-14°F). Refer to the Code for the Storage of Organic
Peroxide Formulations. Storage incompatibility
includes strong acids, oxidizing agents, alkaline materials,
reducing agents, and amines. Also, it should be stored away
from excessive heat, sources of ignition, and reactive
materials (12b).
Uses
Di-(2-ethylhexyl)peroxydicarbonate is used as free radical type initiator, can be used as an initiator for vinyl chloride, high-pressure polyethylene and other copolymers, and can also be used in polyisoprene rubber to improve its strength.
General Description
Di-(2-ethylhexyl)peroxydicarbonate is particularly sensitive to temperature rises. Above a given "Control Temperature" they decompose violently. They are generally stored or transported in a solvent slurry.
Reactivity Profile
DI-(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PEROXYDICARBONATE decomposes violently or explosively at temperatures 0-10° C. owing to self-accelerating exothermic decomposition; Several explosions were due to shock, heat or friction; amines and certain metals can cause accelerated decomposition [Bretherick, 1979 p. 156], Danger of explosion when dry
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See
also PEROXIDES, ORGANIC
