LQ-BPO Dibenzoyl peroxide 94-36-0

Item	Content
Product Name	Initiator LQ-BPO
Chemical Name	Dibenzoyl peroxide
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₀O₄
Molecular Weight	242.2
Pure Peroxide Active Oxygen Content	6.61%
CAS No.	94-36-0
UN No.	3104
Einecs No.	2023276
IMO/IMDG	5224
Level	5.2
Classification	D-type solid organic peroxide, road transport (ADR): 5.2 - 8a

Properties

Property	Description
Appearance	White solid
Solubility	Soluble in most organic solvents
Melting Point	103-105°C
Bulk Density	Approx. 630 kg/m³
Water Content	25% max

Safety Indicators

Half-Life	Temperature
0.1 hour	113℃
1 hour	91℃
10 hours	71℃

Thermal Stability Data	Temperature
Self-accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT)	80℃
Critical Temperature (Tem)	75℃
Control Temperature (Tc)	--
Storage Temperature (Tsmax/TSmin)	--/40℃
Activation Energy (E)	122.35 kJ/mol

Applications

Application	Description
Free Radical Initiator	Common initiator for acrylate esters, styrene, and styrene copolymers. Can be mixed with other initiators like LQ-TBPB for enhanced effects.
Curing Agent for Unsaturated Polyester	Suitable for medium and low-temperature curing of unsaturated polyesters.
Vulcanizing Agent for Diene Rubber	Used in the vulcanization of diene rubbers.
Bleaching Agent	Important for flour bleaching and vegetable oil decolorization.

Packaging and Transport

Packaging	Description
Standard Packaging	20 kg corrugated carton packaging with four 5 kg plastic bags per carton. Custom packaging available upon request.
Transport	LQ-BPO is classified as a Class 5.2 solid organic peroxide with road transport (ADR): 5.2 - 8a.

Storage Instructions

Precaution	Description
Storage Conditions	Store in a cool, ventilated space, with a warehouse temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Storage Precautions	Keep away from fire, heat sources, acids, reducing agents, flammable substances, and combustibles.
Handling Precautions	Ensure storage facilities, lighting, and ventilation are explosion-proof, with switches located outdoors. Handle with care to avoid container damage and vibration. Personal protective equipment should be used during handling.

Fire Protection

Precaution	Description
Small Fire Handling	Use foam or dry powder fire extinguishers for small fires.
Large Fire Handling	Evacuate to a safe distance and use a water hose to extinguish. Notify fire services for further handling.