Chemical Name: Dilauroyl peroxide
Synonyms: Lauroyl peroxide, Diperoxylated acid, LPO
Molecular Formula: C24H46O4
Molecular Weight: 398.6
CAS No.: 105-74-8
Specifications
Appearance: White powder
Assay: Min. 99.0%
Active Oxygen Content: Min. 3.97%
Properties
State: Powder
Density (g/cm³): ~1.025
Freezing Point (°C): 54
Theoretical Active Oxygen (%): 4.01
Safety Data
Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT) (°C): 50
Alarm Temperature (°C): 45
UN No.: 3118
CN No.: 52044
Introduction
LPO is a white powder mainly used as an initiator for the (co)polymerization of ethylene, styrene, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, acrylate, and methyl acrylate.