Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate
Agent Name
Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Diisopropyl perdicarbonate; Diisopropyl peroxydiformate; Isopropyl percarbonate; Isopropyl peroxydicarbonate; Luperox IPP; Peroxydicarbonate d'isopropyle [French]; Peroxydicarbonic acid, bis(1-methylethyl) ester; Peroxydicarbonic acid, diisopropyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN3112; UN3115
Category
Peroxides, Organic
Description
Colorless solid; mp = 8-10 deg C; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a low temperature polymerization catalyst; [Hawley]
Comments
Severe irritant when tested in rabbit eye; [RTECS] Spontaneously decomposes at room temperature producing flammable and corrosive products; [Hawley] A strong eye irritant; [HSDB] Highly flammable and explosive; A strong oxidizing agent; Decomposes spontaneously at room temperature releasing flammable toxic products; [CAMEO]
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organic peroxide type B, solid, temperature controlled."
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