Di-(2-ethylhexyl)peroxydicarbonate Property

Boiling point:

401.18°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.0722 (rough estimate)

vapor pressure 

0.001Pa at 25℃

refractive index 

1.4450 (estimate)

Water Solubility 

880mg/L at 25℃

Stability:

Unstable if heated. Heating presents a potential risk of explosion. May be shock sensitive. Flammable. May react violently with organic materials.

LogP

2.73

EPA Substance Registry System

Peroxydicarbonic acid, bis(2-ethylhexyl) ester (16111-62-9)

Safety

RIDADR 

3117

HazardClass 

5.2

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H242Heating may cause a fire

H315Causes skin irritation

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P220Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.

P234Keep only in original container.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P411Store at temperatures not exceeding … oC/…oF.

P420Store away from other materials.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

Di-(2-ethylhexyl)peroxydicarbonate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

It is colorless liquid with unpleasant odor. Thermally unstable with required continuous refrigeration below -10°C (-14°F). Refer to the Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations. Storage incompatibility includes strong acids, oxidizing agents, alkaline materials, reducing agents, and amines. Also, it should be stored away from excessive heat, sources of ignition, and reactive materials (12b).

General Description

Di-(2-ethylhexyl)peroxydicarbonate is particularly sensitive to temperature rises. Above a given "Control Temperature" they decompose violently. They are generally stored or transported in a solvent slurry.

Reactivity Profile

DI-(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PEROXYDICARBONATE decomposes violently or explosively at temperatures 0-10° C. owing to self-accelerating exothermic decomposition; Several explosions were due to shock, heat or friction; amines and certain metals can cause accelerated decomposition [Bretherick, 1979 p. 156], Danger of explosion when dry

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also PEROXIDES, ORGANIC