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Dilauroyl peroxide, 97%, 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.
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
Melting Point
53°C to 57°C
Density
0.91
Quantity
500 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
Hazard Category
H242
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H242
Heating may cause a fire.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P220-P234-P280-P501c
DOTInformation
Hazard Class: 5.2
EINECSNumber
203-326-3
RTECSNumber
OF2625000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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