Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) is used:
- in vulcanization of rubber.
- as a cross linking agent in the synthesis of polylactic acid composite fibers.
- in the preparation of polyethylene composites.
- in the synthesis of polyamide 112/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blends.
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Applications
Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) is used: • in vulcanization of rubber. • as a cross linking agent in the synthesis of polylactic acid composite fibers. • in the preparation of polyethylene composites. • in the synthesis of polyamide 112/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blends.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform and most organic solvents. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store at 4°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.
RUO – Research Use Only
Ray A. Dickie.; John D. Ferry. Dynamic Mechanical Properties of Cross-Linked Rubbers. III. Dicumyl Peroxide Vulcanizates of Natural Rubber1. J. Phys. Chem. 1966, 70 (8),2594-2600.
S. Sapieha.; P. Allard.; Y. H. Zang. Dicumyl peroxide-modified cellulose/LLDPE composites. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 1990, 41 (9-10),2039-2048.