• Benzoyl Peroxide - Perodox® L75

    CAS: 94-36-0 | BPO 75% active Benzoyl Peroxide initiator for curing unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester and acrylic thermoset resins

  • Product Overview

    Perodox® L75 is an initiator (powder formulation with 75% benzoyl peroxide and 25% water) used for curing unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester and acrylic thermoset resins at ambient or slightly elevated temperatures. It is often used in conjunction with tertiary amine accelerators at ambient conditions.

    CAS Number:94-36-0

    TSCA Status:Listed on inventory

    EINECS/ELINCS No.:202-327-6

    Molecular Weight:242.2 g/mol

    Active Ingredient:75% Benzoyl Peroxide

    Formulation:Powder with 25% water

    Appearance:White powder

  • Benzoyl Peroxide Applications

    Perodox® L75 is widely used in various room temperature curing applications

    Polymer Production

    Initiator for solvent polymerization of PVC, polyacrylonitrile, acrylate, and vinyl acetate

    Crosslinking Agent

    Crosslinking agent for grafting polymerization of chloroprene rubber, SBS and methyl methacrylate

    Construction Applications

    Chemical anchors and mine bolts for construction and mining industries

    Thermoset Composites

    Curing of unsaturated polyester resin for composite materials and RTM processes

    Rubber Industry

    Vulcanizing agent and crosslinking agent for silicone rubber and fluororubber

    Chemical Production

    Bleaching agent and oxidant in various chemical production processes

  • Benzoyl Peroxide Technical Data

    Perodox® L75 is widely used in various room temperature curing applications

    Thermal Stability (SADT)

    Initiator for solvent polymerization of PVC, polyacrylonitrile, acrylate, and vinyl acetate

    Emergency Temperature

    75°C - Critical temperature requiring emergency measures

    Packaging

    25kg plastic drums with proper hazardous material labeling

    Transport Classification

    Organic peroxide type C; solid, Division 5.2; UN 3104; PG II

  • Benzoyl Peroxide Safety & Storage

    Proper handling and storage procedures for Perodox® L75

    Storage Conditions

    Maximum Temperature: 40°C

    When stored under recommended conditions, Perodox L75 will remain within specifications for at least 3 months after delivery.

    Transport Classification

    Classified as:

    Organic peroxide type C,Liquid,

    Division 5.2

    UN 3104

    Decomposition Products

    Major decomposition products include:

    Carbon dioxide, Benzene, Benzoic acid

    Thermal Stability

    Benzoyl Peroxide are thermally unstable substances which may undergo self-accelerating decomposition. The SADT is determined based on the Heat Accumulation Storage Test according to UN recommendations.

  • FAQs

    Common questions about Benzoyl Peroxide