LQ-EHP Bis(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate 16111-62-9

Item	Content
Product Name	Initiator LQ-EHP
English Name	Bis(2-ethylhexyl) peroxydicarbonate
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₄O₆
Molecular Weight	346.5
Theoretical Active Oxygen Content	4.62%
CAS No.	16111-62-9
UN No.	3115
EINECS	240-282-4
Classification	Organic Peroxide Type D (Liquid), Class 5.2
Transport Restrictions	Controlled temperature transport, prohibited for rail and air transport

Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Description
Appearance	Clear liquid
Purity	75.0 ± 1.0%
Hydrolysable Chlorine (Inorganic & Organic)	< 100 mg/kg
Color Index	≤ 20 Pt-Co

Main Decomposition Products

Decomposition Products	Substances
Major Decomposition Products	CO₂, 2-ethylhexanol

Safety Indicators

Half-Life (Measured in Chlorobenzene Solution)	Temperature
0.1 hour	83℃
1 hour	64℃
10 hours	47℃

Thermal Stability Data	Temperature
Self-accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT)	5℃
Critical Temperature (Tem)	-5℃
Control Temperature (Tc)	-15℃
Storage Temperature (Tsmax/TSmin)	-15℃ / -25℃

Applications

Application	Description
Vinyl Chloride Polymerization	Commonly used for aqueous suspension polymerization of vinyl chloride. Works in combination with LQ-CUPN (Isopropyl peroxyneodecanoate) and LQ-LPO (Dilauroyl peroxide) to enhance polymerization activity. Effective temperature: 40-65℃
Ethylene Polymerization	Low-temperature initiator used in ethylene polymerization, commonly applied in tubular process technology. Operating temperature: 130-160℃. Can be used in composite initiator systems

Packaging and Transportation

Item	Content
Standard Packaging	20 kg PE plastic drum
Custom Packaging	Available upon request

Storage Precautions

Precaution	Description
Storage Conditions	Keep container sealed in a well-ventilated area
Maximum Storage Temperature	-15℃
Avoid Materials	Avoid contact with reducing agents (amines), acids, bases, and heavy metal compounds (accelerators, metal soaps)
Handling Precautions	Strictly prohibited to repack or transfer within storage areas

Product Shelf Life

Item	Content
Shelf Life	Quality guaranteed for three months under proper storage conditions

Fire Protection

Precaution	Description
Small Fire Handling	Use dry powder or CO₂ extinguishers; spray large amounts of water to prevent reignition
Large Fire Handling	Stay at a safe distance and apply large volumes of water