Lauroyl peroxide
Agent Name
Lauroyl peroxide
CAS Number
105-74-8
Formula
C24-H46-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Alperox C; Dilauroyl peroxide; Dilauryl peroxide; Dodecanoyl peroxide; DYP-97F; LYP 97; LYP 97F; Laurox; Laurydol; Peroxide, bis(1-oxododecyl)-; Peroxide, didodecanoyl; Peroxyde de lauroyle [French]; [ChemIDplus] UN3106
Category
Peroxides, Organic
Description
White solid; [ICSC] White granules or crystals; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a bleaching agent, drying agent (fats, oils, and waxes), polymerization catalyst, curing agent (rubber and resins), burn-out agent for acetate yarns; and topical drug for acne; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organic peroxide, type D, solid."
Adverse Effects
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: