Dicumyl peroxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.