Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate
Agent Name
Diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate
CAS Number
105-64-6
Formula
C8-H14-O6
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organic peroxide type B, solid, temperature controlled."
NFPA
burn readily
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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