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Dilauroyl peroxide, 97%
Description
Lauroyl peroxide acts as a bleaching agent, drying agent for fats, oils and waxes. Further, it serves as a polymerization initiator as well as vulcanizing agent. In addition to this, it plays an important role for high-pressure polyethylene and food used in bleaching agent.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Lauroyl peroxide acts as a bleaching agent, drying agent for fats, oils and waxes. Further, it serves as a polymerization initiator as well as vulcanizing agent. In addition to this, it plays an important role for high-pressure polyethylene and food used in bleaching agent.
Solubility
Soluble in oils and organic solvents. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with acids, bases, metals, reducing agents, powdered metals, strong reducing agents and combustible material.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 53°C to 57°C |
| Density | 0.91 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN3106 |
| Beilstein | 1804936 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in oils and organic solvents. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 398.63 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Lauroyl peroxide |
Safety and Handling
- Lauroyl peroxide
- Danger
- Organic peroxide Type C & D
- H242-Heating may cause a fire.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P234-Keep only in original container.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lauroyl peroxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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