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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A pale color liquid often used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=catalyst catalyst] for curing [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester resin polyester], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=acrylic resin acrylic], and some types of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=silicone resin silicone] resins.
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A pale color liquid often used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=catalyst catalyst] for curing [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyester%20resin polyester], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=acrylic%20resin acrylic], and some types of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=silicone%20resin silicone] resins.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==

Revision as of 06:28, 24 July 2013

Description

A pale color liquid often used as a catalyst for curing polyester, acrylic, and some types of silicone resins.

Synonyms and Related Terms

dimethylbenzyl hydroperoxide

Chemical structure

Cumene hydroperoxide.jpg


Other Properties

Soluble in ethanol, acetone, esters, hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons. Slightly soluble in water.

Composition C6H5C(CH3)2OOH
CAS 80-15-9
Melting Point -10
Density 1.05
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 152.2

Hazards and Safety

Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Flammable. Flash point =79C.

May explode if decomposed by sunlight or acids.

International Chemical Safety Card

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