ASTM E 1090 Standard Test Method for Dicumyl Peroxide and Dicumyl Peroxide Decomposition Products in Resins

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Title
Standard Test Method for Dicumyl Peroxide and Dicumyl Peroxide Decomposition Products in Resins

ASTM International

Publication Date:
Apr 1, 2008

Scope:

This test method covers and is applicable to the determination of dicumyl peroxide² and the decomposition products dimethylbenzyl alcohol and acetophenone in cured and uncured polyethylene (PE) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) resins. These uncured polymers normally contain from 1 to 2 % dicumyl peroxide, whereas the residual peroxide level in the cured polymers is usually less than 0.1 %.

The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Review the current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for detailed information concerning toxicity, first aid procedures, and safety precautions.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards are given in Section 7.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

² Dicumyl peroxide; peroxide, bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl) C₁₈H ₂₂O₂; CAS Registry No. 80-43-3.

Keywords:

acetophenone
dicumyl peroxide
dimethylbenzyl alcohol
ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers
high performance liquid chromatograph
HPLC
polyethylene
resins

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