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- Manufacturer: AKPA Chemicals US
- Product Line: AKPEROX® Organic Peroxides
- Product: Organic Peroxides
- Industries: Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
AKPEROX® DCP
AKPEROX® DCP is a dialkyl peroxide used for the cross-linking and polymerization initiation of elastomers, olefin plastics, and unsaturated polyester resins.
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Appearance: Crystalline solid
Diluent: Organic solvents
Molecular weight: 270.4
Density @ 20°C: 1.1 g/cm³
Active oxygen content: 5.80% min
Assay: 99.0% min
Half-life in benzene: 1 min at 172°C
Half-life in benzene: 1 hour at 134°C
SADT: 80°C
Shelf life: 1 year
CAS No. 80-43-3
Primary Chemistry:
Dialkyl peroxide
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Overview
AKPEROX® DCP is a multifunctional compound from AKPA designed for use in the cross-linking of elastomers and olefin plastics and the free radical polymerization and curing of unsaturated polyester resins. This dialkyl peroxide is available as a white crystalline solid with an active oxygen content of 5.80%. It also exhibits excellent performance as a coagent for flame retardancy and may also be used for initiating styrene monomers for expandable polystyrene applications.
Features & Benefits
- Crystalline dialkyl peroxide
- Cross-linker for elastomers and olefin plastics
- Flame retardant coagent
- Free radical polymerization
Problems Solved
Failure to polymerize monomers
Poor physical properties of elastomers or plastics
Applications
Elastomers and olefin plastics
Expandable polystyrene
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