Introduction: Dicumyl peroxide is primarily used in the manufacture of polymers and elastomers. White crystal, insoluble in water, dissolving in alcohol, ether, benzene, and other organic solvents. Sublimable in high vacuum. Name: Dicumyl peroxide, bis(a,a-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide, DCP Chemical name (IUPAC): 1,1'-(dioxydipropane-2,2-diyl)dibenzene CAS number: 80-43-3 EC number: 201-279-3 Molecular formula: C18H22O2 Molecular weight: 270.38 Applications - An efficient organic peroxide cross-linking agent for PE, EVA, EPR, Silicone and VAE.
- Cross-linking agent for EVA foam sheet, EVA shoe sole and PE foam.
- Initiator of polymerization of Styrene, mainly used for EPS resin.
- Initiator/cross-linking agent for XLPE, mainly used forcable insulation material.
- Curing agent or hardener for UP resin, acrylic resin.
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