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EFOX® 20
EFOX® 20 is a clear, yellowish di-tert-butyl peroxide liquid. It is used to initiate the polymerization of LDPE resins for pipe-type and autoclave processes and copolymerization of acrylate and methacrylate resins.
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- Manufacturer: AKPA Chemicals US
- Product Line: AKPEROX® & EFOX® Polymerization Initiators
- Product: Polymerization Initiators
- Industries: Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
EFOX® 20 is a di-tert-butyl peroxide solution (CAS No. 110-05-4) formulated by AKPA for use as an initiator in resin applications. It is mainly used in the production of LDPE resins using pipe-type and autoclave processes, exhibiting reliable performance and stability. It is effective for polymerization and copolymerization of styrene between 95°C and 185°C. It may also be used at 130°C to 175°C for acrylate and methacrylate copolymerization. EFOX® 20 has an active oxygen content of 10.83%.
Specifications
Appearance: Clear, yellowish liquid
Color: 50 Pt-Co/APHA max
Density @ 20°C: 0.8 g/cm³
Viscosity @ 20°C: 1 mPa·s
Active oxygen content: 10.83% min
Assay: 99.0% min
SADT: 80°C
Shelf life: 12 months
CAS No. 110-05-4
Primary Chemistry: Di-Tert-Butyl Peroxide
Features & Benefits
- Di-tert-butyl peroxide
- Initiator for LDPE
- Copolymerizes styrene and acrylic polymers
- High-temperature initiator
Problems Solved
Failure to polymerize vinyl ester resins Slow or improper curing of resins
Applications
Production of LDPE Polymerization of styrene, acrylates, and methacrylates
Related Chemistries
Plastics
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Plastics
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