Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Molecular formula
- C₁₄H₁₀O₄
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Definition
Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide contains not less than 90.0% and not more than 110.0% of the labeled amount of C₁₄H₁₀O₄. It contains a minimum of 20% of water for the purpose of reducing flammability and shock sensitivity. [CAUTION—Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide may explode at temperatures higher than 60°C or cause fires in the presence of reducing substances. Store it in the original container, treated to reduce static charges.]
- Chemical Structure
Applications & Uses
- Markets
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
Store in the original container, at room temperature. [NOTE—Do not transfer Hydrous Benzoyl Peroxide to metal or glass containers fitted with friction tops. Do not return unused material to its original container, but destroy it by treatment with sodium hydroxide solution (1 in 10) until addition of a crystal of potassium iodide results in no release of free iodine.]