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Tert-Amyl Peroxy-2-ethyl Hexanoate

Industrial Application

Tert-Amyl Peroxy-2-ethyl Hexanoate is primarily used in the production of polyethylene, polypropylene, and other polymers, where it serves as an initiator or curing agent, as well as in crosslinking and grafting reactions to improve polymer properties.

Physical Properties

Tert-Amyl Peroxy-2-ethyl Hexanoate is an organic peroxide commonly used as a free-radical initiator in polymerization processes. It is a clear to pale yellow liquid with a faint characteristic odor, low viscosity, and limited solubility in water but good solubility in many organic solvents.

Grade

  • Industrial

Other Names

  • Tert-Amyl Peroxy 2-Ethylhexanoate

Form

  • Liquid

Supply Form

  • Liquid, Technically pure
  • 75%, Solution in aliphatics
  • 75%, Liquid in phthalate diluent

Peroxide Content

  • 99
  • 75
  • 75

Abbreviations

  • TAEC

Packaging

  • HDPE Canisters
  • HDPE Canisters
  • HDPE Canisters
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