It is colorless liquid with unpleasant odor. Thermally unstable
with required continuous refrigeration below -10°C
(-14°F). Refer to the Code for the Storage of Organic
Peroxide Formulations. Storage incompatibility
includes strong acids, oxidizing agents, alkaline materials,
reducing agents, and amines. Also, it should be stored away
from excessive heat, sources of ignition, and reactive
materials (12b).
Di-(2-ethylhexyl)peroxydicarbonate is particularly sensitive to temperature rises. Above a given "Control Temperature" they decompose violently. They are generally stored or transported in a solvent slurry.
DI-(2-ETHYLHEXYL) PEROXYDICARBONATE decomposes violently or explosively at temperatures 0-10° C. owing to self-accelerating exothermic decomposition; Several explosions were due to shock, heat or friction; amines and certain metals can cause accelerated decomposition [Bretherick, 1979 p. 156], Danger of explosion when dry
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See
also PEROXIDES, ORGANIC
