Description and features
Enox BPO-50FM (Dibenzoyl Peroxide DCHP) is a white, fine granular powder in 50% dicyclohexyl phthalate. This diacyl peroxide, with the chemical formula C14H10O4, is used to cure unsaturated polyester resins and acrylic resins at both ambient and elevated temperatures.
Known as benzoyl peroxide, BPO, and benzoperoxide, Dibenzoyl peroxide offers effective applications in various curing processes.
Availability
Europe: Provided Enox BPO-50FM is in stock in our local warehouses our lead time is about one week if delivered in 25 KG PE drums.
We can also serve Canada, South America, South Africa, and other markets. Please contact our sales department for more details.
This material (CAS: 94-36-0) has been registered (FULL) under REACH (EC) 1907/2006.
Product Identification
| CAS number | 94-36-0 |
| EC number | 202-327-6 |
| HS code | 2916 32 00 |
Specification
| Appearance | White granular powder |
| Assay | 48.0 – 51.0 % |
| Acidity (as COOH) | ≤0.50 % |
| Cl | ≤0.40 % |
| (In)organic hydrolysable Cl | ≤0.50 % |
| Water | ≤1.00 % |
Packaging
Available packaging: 25 KG PE drums.
Special packaging is available on request.
Storage
Store Dibenzoyl Peroxide 50% with dicyclohexyl phthalate in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Furthermore, keep Enox BPO-50FM away from heat sources and oxidizing agents to ensure safety and stability.
MSDS
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available for Enox BPO-50FM and all other products supplied by Vesta Chemicals BV.
An MSDS outlines the hazards of a product and explains how to handle, use, and store the product safely. Besides it provides important regulatory and emergency response information for the purchased product.
Molecular and structural information
| Molecular formula | C14H10O4 |
| Molecular weight | 242.23 g/mol |
| Smiles notation | O=C(OOC(=O)c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2 |
| InChi key | OMPJBNCRMGITSC-UHFFFAOYAV |
| Structural formula |  |
Physicochemical information
| Flash point | Not applicable |
| Flammability | Highly flammable |
| Melting point | 103 – 105 20 °C @ 1.013 hPa |
| Partition coefficient (log Pow) | 3.43 @ 20 °C |
| Relative density | 1.33 @ 25 °C |
| Solubility in water | Slightly soluble (9 .1 mg/l) @ 25 °C |
| Vapour pressure | < 1mm Hg @ 20 °C |