Succinic acid peroxide

Chemical properties

Fine, white powder; odorless. Moderately soluble in water; insoluble in petroleum solvents and benzene.

The Uses of Succinic acid peroxide

Polymerization catalyst, deodorants, antiseptics.

General Description

Fine white odorless powder. Used as a polymerization catalyst.

Air & Water Reactions

Moderately soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

SUCCINIC ACID PEROXIDE is a strong oxidizing agent. May cause organic materials to ignite. May react explosively with strongly reduced material such as sulfides, nitrides, and hydrides. Mixing with a catalyst (often a transition metal such as cobalt, iron, manganese, nickel, or vanadium) as an impurity can cause rapid decomposition, a buildup of heat, and even an explosion. May explode from heat, shock, friction or contamination. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.

Hazard

Fire risk in contact with combustible materials, oxidizing agent. Toxic by ingestion and inhalation, irritant to skin.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Safety Profile

An irritant. Explodes on contact with flame. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also PEROXIDES, ORGANIC .