Di-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate Property

Boiling point:

265.04°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.2576 (rough estimate)

vapor pressure 

33hPa at 20℃

refractive index 

1.4470 (estimate)

Water Solubility 

21.8mg/L at 20℃

LogP

2.96 at 25℃

EPA Substance Registry System

Peroxydicarbonic acid, dipropyl ester (16066-38-9)

Safety

RIDADR 

3113

HazardClass 

5.2

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H242Heating may cause a fire

H303May be harmfulif swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

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.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

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

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

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

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

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-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

It is a peroxydicarbonate used as polymer initiator. It is thermally unstable with required continuous refrigeration (temperature tolerance not above -23°C [-9°F]). Refer to the Code for the Storage of Organic Peroxide Formulations (13a). 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 (12a). No additional information was located for this compound.

Uses

It is industrially produced and used as polymer initiator.

General Description

Di-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate is particularly sensitive to temperature rises and contamination. Above a given "Control Temperature" they decompose violently.

Reactivity Profile

Di-n-propyl 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].

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.