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Dibenzoyl peroxide, 97% (dry wt.), wet with 25% water, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Benzoyl peroxide is widely utilized as a radical initiator to induce polymerizations. It finds applications for acne treatment, for bleaching flour, hair and teeth and for cross-linking polyester resins. It also has major applications in antiseptic and bleaching properties. It serves as a catalyst for polyester thermoset resins and as a hardener to start the polymerization process.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Benzoyl peroxide is widely utilized as a radical initiator to induce polymerizations. It finds applications for acne treatment, for bleaching flour, hair and teeth and for cross-linking polyester resins. It also has major applications in antiseptic and bleaching properties. It serves as a catalyst for polyester thermoset resins and as a hardener to start the polymerization process.
Solubility
Soluble in ether and chloroform. Slightlysoluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizer, reducing agents, acids, bases, alcohols and metals.
Specifications
Specifications
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN3104 |
Beilstein | 984320 |
Merck Index | 14,1116 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in ether and chloroform. Slightlysoluble in ethanol. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 242.23 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Assay | (dry wt.), wet with 25% water |
Chemical Name or Material | Benzoyl peroxide |
Safety and Handling
- Benzoyl peroxide, wet with 25% water
- Danger
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Organic peroxide Type C & D
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H242-Heating may cause a fire.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Dibenzoyl peroxide
RUO – Research Use Only
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