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Dibenzoyl peroxide, 97% (dry wt.), wet with 25% water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Benzoyl peroxide is widely utilized as a radical initiator to induce polymerizations. It finds applications for acne treatment, for bleaching flour, hair and teeth and for cross-linking polyester resins. It also has major applications in antiseptic and bleaching properties. It serves as a catalyst for polyester thermoset resins and as a hardener to start the polymerization process.
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.
Benzoyl peroxide is widely utilized as a radical initiator to induce polymerizations. It finds applications for acne treatment, for bleaching flour, hair and teeth and for cross-linking polyester resins. It also has major applications in antiseptic and bleaching properties. It serves as a catalyst for polyester thermoset resins and as a hardener to start the polymerization process.
Solubility
Soluble in ether and chloroform. Slightlysoluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizer, reducing agents, acids, bases, alcohols and metals.
Specifications
Quantity
50 g
UN Number
UN3104
Beilstein
984320
Merck Index
14,1116
Solubility Information
Soluble in ether and chloroform. Slightlysoluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight
242.23
Percent Purity
97%
Assay
(dry wt.), wet with 25% water
Chemical Name or Material
Benzoyl peroxide
Hazard Category
H242-H317-H319-H335
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H242-H319-H317
Heating may cause a fire.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P220-P234-P261-P264b-P271-P272-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P333+P313-P363-P501c
DOTInformation
Hazard Class: 5.2
EINECSNumber
202-327-6
RTECSNumber
DM8575000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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