Crosslinking agents

BIPB

Same cure at roughly two-thirds the DCP dosage

Generic name
BIPB, odourless crosslinker, odourless DCP
Chemical name
Di(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene
CAS no.
25155-25-3
EINECS
246-678-3
Formula
C20H34O4
Molecular weight
338
Specifications

Test items by grade

Values below are taken from the product data sheet. Batch results are governed by the accompanying COA.

Property BIPB-96BIPB-40ABIPB-40B
Grade BIPB-96BIPB-40ABIPB-40B
Appearance White or pale yellow powderWhite or off-white cylindrical solidWhite powder
Assay (%) 96.0–100.039.0–42.038.0–42.0
Carrier n/aActive calcium, silicaActive calcium, silica

Properties

  • Activation energy: 36.1 kcal/mol.
  • One-minute half-life temperature: 182 °C.
  • SADT: 80 °C; alarm temperature: 75 °C.

Applications

  • Crosslinker for chlorinated polyethylene, EPDM, EVA, silicone rubber, NBR and fluoroelastomers.
  • Also used as a polypropylene degradation agent.
  • At equal cure level the dosage is about two-thirds of DCP, with far less irritating odour during processing and in the finished part.

Packaging & storage

Inner PE bag of 5 kg or 10 kg; outer carton of 20 kg net.

Store below 30 °C; the product is not prone to deterioration. Avoid sunlight, heavy vibration and heat in transit. Never store or ship together with strong acids or reducing agents.

Compliance note

An organic peroxide and dangerous good; transport and storage must follow dangerous-goods regulations. REACH registered.
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