Product Information

• Product Name: TBPEH-50-AL1 (tert-butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate)
• Chemical composition: tert-butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate
• Form: colorless liquid
• CAS No.: 3006-82-4
• Main applications: Used as initiator (source of free radicals) in monomer polymerization reactions, especially in the polymerization of methacrylates.
• DESCRIPTION: Colorless, fluid liquid consisting of approximately 50% of tert-butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate and aliphatic hydrocarbon hydrocarbons.

Technical data

• Appearance: colorless liquid
• Content: approx. 50% w/w
• Active Oxygen Content: approx. 3.8% w/w
• Antisensitizer: Aliphatic hydrocarbons (boiling point > 170°C)
• Density at 20°C: approx. 0.829 g/cm3.
• Viscosity at 20°C: approx. 2 mPa-s
• Refractive index at 20°C: approx. 1.423
• SADT: approx. 40°C
• Refrigeration stability: below -25°C
• Recommended storage temperature: below 10°C
• Maximum transportation temperature: 20°C
• Storage stability from date of delivery: 3 months

Half-life data

• Half-life: 10 hours/1 hour/1 minute (0.1 m/benzene): 74°C/92°C/130°C

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• Used as an initiator for the polymerization of (meth-)acrylates and allyl monomers, in combination with more stable peroxide esters (e.g., tert.Butylperoxybenzoate or tert-butyl peroxy-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate) when necessary.
• Temperature range: 80-120°C.
• Dosage level: 0.1-1.51 TP3T as supplied.

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• Observe recommended storage temperature ranges to maintain quality and utility for safety reasons.

Standard Packaging

• The product is packaged in 20-liter drums containing 30 pounds net weight. The standard pallet quantity is 900 lbs (30 containers).

Safety and Operation

• This material is highly hazardous and self-reactive. Avoid heating above maximum recommended storage temperatures and limitations.
• Storage and handling should be carried out in a manner determined in accordance with process safety management techniques after a thorough safety review.

REACH

• The material is registered under REACH.

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• The information provided is based on internal testing of local raw materials and reflects the company's current knowledge and experience.
• Information does not guarantee specific product performance or fitness for a particular application.
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