Trigonox® C

Product description tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate

O CH3
C O O C CH3
CH3

Molecular weight : 194.2

Active oxygen content peroxide : 8.24%
CAS No. : 614-45-9
EINECS/ELINCS No. : 210-382-2
TSCA status : listed on inventory

Trigonox C is a monofunctional peroxide which is used for the crosslinking

of natural and synthetic rubbers, as well as thermoplastic polyolefins.

Specifications Appearance : Clear liquid

Color : 100 Pt-Co / APHA max.
Assay : 98.0% min.
Active Oxygen : 8.07% min.
Hydroperoxides as TBHP : 0.10% max.
Inorganic + organic hydrolysable chloride : 50 mg/kg max.

Characteristics Density, 20°C : 1.04 g/cm3

Viscosity, 20°C : 6.5 mPa.s
Crystallization point : 8°C; tends to undercooling

Storage Due to the relatively unstable nature of organic peroxides a loss of quality
can be detected over a period of time. To minimize the loss of quality,
AkzoNobel recommends a maximum storage temperature (Ts max.) for
each organic peroxide product.

For Trigonox C Ts max. = 25°C (77°F) and

Ts min. = 10°C (50°F) to prevent crystallization

When stored under the recommended storage conditions, Trigonox C will

remain within the AkzoNobel specifications for a period of at least six
months after delivery.

Thermal stability Organic peroxides are thermally unstable substances, which may undergo
self-accelerating decomposition. The lowest temperature at which self-
accelerating decomposition of a substance in the original packaging may
occur is the Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT). The
SADT is determined on the basis of the Heat Accumulation Storage Test.

For Trigonox C SADT : 60°C (140°F)

The Heat Accumulation Storage Test is a recognized test method for the determination of the
SADT of organic peroxides (see Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods,
Manual of Tests and Criteria - United Nations, New York and Geneva).

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Major decomposition Carbon dioxide, Acetone, tert-Butanol, Benzoic acid, Benzene
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Packaging and In North America Trigonox C is packed in non-returnable, one gallon
transport polyethylene containers of 8 lb net weight (packed 4 per case) and 5
gallon polyethylene containers of 40 lb net weight.

In other regions the standard packaging is a 30-liter HDPE can

(Nourytainer®) for 25 kg peroxide.

Both packaging and transport meet the international regulations. For the
availability of other packed quantities contact your AkzoNobel representative.

Trigonox C is classified as Organic peroxide type C; liquid; Division 5.2;

UN 3103.

Safety and handling Keep containers tightly closed. Store and handle Trigonox C in a dry well-
ventilated place away from sources of heat or ignition and direct sunlight.
Never weigh out in the storage room.

Avoid contact with reducing agents (e.g. amines), acids, alkalis and heavy
metal compounds (e.g. accelerators, driers and metal soaps).

Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for further
information on the safe storage, use and handling of Trigonox C. This
information should be thoroughly reviewed prior to acceptance of this
product.
The MSDS is available at www.akzonobel.com/polymer.

Applications Trigonox C is used for the crosslinking of natural and synthetic rubbers, as
well as thermoplastic polyolefins.

• Rubber compounds containing Trigonox C have moderate processing

safety in combination with a very high rate of cure.

• Safe processing temperature (rheometer ts2 > 20 minutes): 100°C

• Typical crosslink temperature (rheometer t90 about 12 minutes): 140°C

• Trigonox C is not recommended for compounds which contain carbon

black.

Trigonox and Nourytainer are registered trademarks of Akzo Nobel Chemicals B.V. or
affiliates in one or more territories.

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particular purpose, or that any suggested use will not infringe any patent. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as granting or extending any license under any patent.
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