Description
GENERAL NAME : BP PASTE
CHEMICAL NAME : Benzoyl Peroxide Paste
PEROXIDE CLASS : Diacyl Peroxide
STRUCTURE : (C6H5CO2 ) 2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT : 242.2
CAS No. : 94-36-0
PACKING : 50 Kg wide mouth HDPE drum
TYPICAL PROPERITES
APPEARANCE : White thixotropic paste
ASSAY : Min. 50% w/w
ACTIVE OXYGEN : Min. 3.31%
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (@25°C) : 1.15
SADT : 550C
SHELF LIFE : Six months @ 250C
: soluble in ethyl acetate, Dimethyl
SOLUBILITY
Phthalate; insoluble in water.
USES
It’s a white thixotropic paste used as an initiator for curing of unsaturated polyester resins.
Main application is curing of putties at ambient temperature in combination with amine accelerators
HAZARDS, HANDLING AND STORAGE
When working with organic peroxides always wear eye protection and protective gloves.
Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. If contact with eyes and skin occurs, flush with copious amount of water for at least 15 min. Call a physician.
Extinguish fire from a safe distance with copious amounts of water, foam or dry chemical
Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from combustible materials, heat sparks and open flame. Above 55°C spontaneous decomposition may occur under conditions of restricted heat transfer.
WARRANTY
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