Cumyl hydroperoxide 90%

Cumyl hydroperoxide 90%

Instruction manual:

Product physical and chemical properties
1. Cumyl hydroperoxide 90% is a colorless or light yellow transparent liquid, insoluble in water, and easily soluble in organic solvents such as alcohols, ketones, and hydrocarbons.
2. Reactive oxygen content: 9.14-9.46%
3. SADT. Self accelerating decomposition temperature: 70 ℃ Alarm temperature: 65 ℃.
4. Half life temperature: 140 ℃ (10 hours), theoretical reactive oxygen species of pure product: 10.51%;

Uses：

Cumyl hydroperoxide 90% is a crucial process in the production of various materials that we use in our everyday lives. From plastics to rubber, polymerization helps create substances with unique properties. To initiate this process, a substance known as an initiator is required.

In the case of olefins like styrene and butadiene, one such initiator is used extensively.Olefins are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain at least one double bond between carbon atoms. These compounds are widely used in the production of plastics, synthetic fibers, and other materials. When these olefins undergo polymerization, the double bonds are broken, and the monomers join together to form long chains.However, this process does not occur spontaneously. It requires the presence of initiators, which are substances that kickstart the polymerization or copolymerization reactions.

These initiators typically contain a reactive group, such as a radical, that can initiate the formation of new bonds between monomers.For the polymerization or copolymerization of olefins like styrene and butadiene, one commonly used initiator is benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl peroxide is an organic compound with the formula (C6H5CO)2O2. It is a white, crystalline solid that is highly reactive due to the presence of peroxide groups.When benzoyl peroxide is heated or exposed to certain conditions, it decomposes and forms free radicals, which are highly reactive species with unpaired electrons.

These free radicals can react with the double bonds present in olefins, initiating the polymerization process. The unpaired electron in the free radical attacks the double bond, breaking it and forming a new bond between the monomers. This chain reaction continues, resulting in the formation of long polymer chains.Benzoyl peroxide is particularly effective for initiating the polymerization of styrene and butadiene. Styrene is an important monomer used in the production of polystyrene, a versatile plastic with applications ranging from packaging materials to insulation.

Butadiene, on the other hand, is a key component in the production of synthetic rubber.By using benzoyl peroxide as an initiator, manufacturers can control the polymerization process and tailor the properties of the resulting polymers.

For example, the concentration of benzoyl peroxide can influence the molecular weight of the polymer chains and, consequently, the mechanical properties of the final product. Additionally, the temperature at which the reaction is carried out can also affect the polymerization rate and the overall properties of the polymer.

In summary, benzoyl peroxide is a vital initiator for the polymerization or copolymerization of olefins like styrene and butadiene. Its ability to generate free radicals allows for the formation of long polymer chains from the monomers. By carefully controlling the reaction conditions, manufacturers can produce polymers with desired properties for various applications

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Decomposition products:
Methane, acetophenone, 2-phenylisopropanol

Product packing：

Net weight of 25kg, HDPE drum; Net weight 200kg, HDPE bucket, net weight 1000kg, IBC bucket. Can be packaged according to user requirements.

Storage and transportation:
1. Cumyl hydroperoxide 90% should avoid high temperatures or open flames, and can form explosive mixtures when mixed with reducing agents, accelerators, sulfur, phosphorus, etc.
2. Cumyl hydroperoxide 90% should be stored in a dedicated warehouse, cool, dry and ventilated, and the temperature should be controlled between -30 ℃ and 40 ℃.
3. Keep away from heat sources and open flames, and do not mix with other foreign objects.
4. When loading and unloading, it should be handled with care and kept away from heat sources.