Perkadox® L-50S-PS is a 50% dibenzoyl peroxide paste in silicone oil, primarily used for the crosslinking of silicone rubbers. It offers good thermal stability and functions as a crosslinking agent for silicone elastomers. Registered in various chemical inventories including TSCA (USA), KECI (Korea), and DSL (Canada), it is suitable for applications requiring thermal stability. Available in paste form, it belongs to the peroxides chemical family.

Chemical Name: Benzoyl Peroxide

CAS Number: 94-36-0

Chemical Family: Peroxides

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Silicone Elastomer

Features: Good Thermal Stability

Synonyms: Benzoperoxide, Benzoyl Benzenecarboperoxoate, Benzoyl Superoxide, BPO, Dibenzoyl Peroxide, Diphenylglyoxal Peroxide

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Use Level
0.7 - 1.4
Application Information

Perkadox L-50S-ps is mainly used for the crosslinking of silicone rubbers.
• Perkadox L-50S-ps can easily be incorporated into a silicone rubber compound on a 2-roll mill.
• Safe processing temperature: 85°C (rheometer ts2 > 20 minutes).
• Typical crosslinking temperature: 105°C (rheometer t90 about 12 minutes).

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White homogeneous paste
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Oxygen Peroxide Content6.61%-
Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature60°C-
Storage Temperaturemax. 30°C-
Particle Sizemax. 50μm-
Water Contentmax. 1.0%-
Inorganic + Organic Hydrolysable Chloridemax. 0.15%-
Assay Content49.0 - 51.0%-
Actual Product3.24 - 3.37%-
Molecular Weight242.2--
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Organic Peroxides50%-
Active Oxygen Content3.3%-
Oxidising PropertiesNot classified as oxidising.--
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Kinematic ViscosityThixotropic--
Dynamic Viscosity (at 20°C)Thixotropic--
Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature70°C-
Decomposition TemperatureSADT - (Self accelerating decomposition temperature) is the lowest temperature at which self accelerating decomposition may occur with a substance in the packaging as used in transport. A dangerous self-accelerating decomposition reaction and, under certain circumstances, explosion or fire can be caused by thermal decomposition at and above the SADT. Contact with incompatible substances can cause decomposition below the SADT--
Soluble InMost organic solvents--
Insoluble in (at 20°C)Water--
Relative Density (at 20°C)1.12--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)Decomposition products may be flammable--
Flash PointAbove the SADT value--
Boiling PointDecomposes below the boiling point--
Melting PointDecomposes before melting--
pH ValueWeakly Acidic--
OdorFaint--
AppearanceWhite paste--
Characteristics
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (at 20°C)1.12kg/m³-
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.

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Perkadox L-50S-ps is packed in a 20 kg pail.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
6 months
Storage Information
  • 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.
  • When stored under these recommended storage conditions, Perkadox L- 50S-ps will remain within the AkzoNobel specifications for a period of at least six months after delivery.
Storage and Handling Information
  • Keep containers tightly closed. Store and handle Perkadox L-50S-ps 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).