Product Description
Chemical name : Lauroyl Peroxide
Abbreviation : LPO
CAS No. : 105-74-8
Molecular
formula:
C24H46O4
Chemical structural formula:
.Major decomposition products
Carbon dioxide, Docosane, Undecane, Undecyl dodecanoate
.Packaging
LPO is classified as Organic peroxide type D; solid,
Division 5.2; UN 3106; PG II.
.Application
1.Polymerization of vinylchloride
LPO is a widely used initiator for the suspension and mass polymerization of vinylchloride
in the temperature range 60-75ºC.
2.Polymerization of ethylene
LPO is used as initiator for the high pressure polymerization of ethylene .
3.Polymerization of acrylates and methacrylates
LPO is also used as an initiator for the polymerization of methylmethacrylate
Product Parameters
Appearance
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White flakes without any contamination
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Assay
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99.0% min.
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Acid as lauric acid
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0.4% max.
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Density
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1.06 g/cm3
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Bulk density
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471-497 kg/m3 (30-31 lb/ft3 )
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Melting point range
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53-55°C (127-131°F)
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Storage
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Ts max=
30°C
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Packaging
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non-returnable cartons of
50 lb net weigh
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Detailed Photos
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