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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%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.
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A pale color liquid often used as a [[catalyst]] for curing [[polyester resin|polyester]], [[acrylic resin|acrylic]], and some types of [[silicone resin|silicone]] resins.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|cumene hydroperoxide.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
 
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|cumene hydroperoxide.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
  
== Other Properties ==
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== Risks ==
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* Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption.
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* Flammable. Flash point =79C.   
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* May explode if decomposed by sunlight or acids.
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* Sigma-Aldrich: [https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/US/en/product/aldrich/247502 SDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in ethanol, acetone, esters, hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons. Slightly soluble in water.
 
Soluble in ethanol, acetone, esters, hydrocarbons, chlorinated hydrocarbons. Slightly soluble in water.
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! scope="row"| Melting Point
 
! scope="row"| Melting Point
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| -10 C
 
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! scope="row"| Density
 
! scope="row"| Density
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| 1.05 g/ml
 
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight
 
! scope="row"| Molecular Weight
 
| mol. wt. = 152.2
 
| mol. wt. = 152.2
 
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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Flammable. Flash point =79C.   
 
 
May explode if decomposed by sunlight or acids. 
 
 
[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0761.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 11:46, 14 July 2022

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


Risks

  • Toxic by inhalation and skin absorption.
  • Flammable. Flash point =79C.
  • May explode if decomposed by sunlight or acids.
  • Sigma-Aldrich: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

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

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