Crosslinking peroxides

for elastomers and

thermoplastics

Perkadox® and Trigonox®

A complete range of
crosslinking peroxides
Nouryon’s range of organic peroxides for the crosslinking of
elastomers and thermoplastics is very extensive. Companies all
over the world depend on our Trigonox® and Perkadox® organic
peroxide brands. Why? Because they are an important ingredient
in the production of everything from hi-tech automotive parts
such as hoses and belts to shoe soles and power ­distribution
cables.

Examples include: Much of our success is due to our philosophy of creating

• Trigonox® 311 close partnerships with our customers. What do you want to
PEX pipes, rotomolding achieve? From optimizing applications, improving efficien-
•T  rigonox® 145 cies, resolving difficulties or even developing new crosslink-
PEX pipes, rotomolding ing peroxides, we’re happy to meet with you to ­discuss your
•T  rigonox® 101 requirements.
PEX pipes, polymer modification, technical rubber goods
•T  rigonox® T This product guide provides an overview of our main,
wire & cable (direct peroxide injection) commercially available cross­linking ­peroxides. We invite you
•P  erkadox® 14 to visit us at nouryon.com for complete ­product listings.
wire & cable, technical rubber goods, footwear
•P  erkadox® BC Formulations with phlegmatizers and carriers ­or concentra-
wire & cable, footwear, technical rubber goods tions other than those indicated, as well as unique custom
•T  rigonox® 117 and Trigonox® 131 made peroxide c ­ ompositions can be made available with
for EVA and POE encapsulant films due observance of safety characteristics and the appropriate
• Trigonox® 29 environmental and transportation regulations. Whatever your
for fast on-set of cure particular requirements, we can develop the product to
•P  erkadox® PM-50S-ps match.
extruded silicone rubber articles such as silicone rubber
cable, seals & tubes (halogen free)
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Trigonox® B has a boiling point of 110°C and a flash point of 6°C. Therefore, it is not recommended for standard ­rubber
mixing procedures carried out in closed mixers (kneeding mixer type) or on an open two-roll mill.
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Other concentrations are available on request

Product name Chemical name [CAS no.] Processing data

Mol. Assay Main carrier / solvent Safe Typical
weight (%) ­processing crosslink
temperature temperature
°C (°F) °C (°F)
3,3,5,7,7-Pentamethyl-1,2,4-trioxepane [215877-64-8] 174.3 180 (356) 220 (428)
Trigonox 311 95
CH3 O O CH3
C C
CH3 CH2 CH O CH3

CH3

2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexyne-3 [1068-27-5] 286.4 145 (293) 185 (365)

Trigonox 145-E85 85 mineral oil
CH 3 CH 3 CH 3 CH 3
Trigonox 145-45B-PD 45 calcium carbonate
CH 3 C O O C C C C O O C CH 3

CH 3 CH 3 CH 3 CH 3

Di-tert-butyl peroxide [110-05-4] 146.2 145 (293) 180 (356)

Trigonox B 1 99
CH 3 CH3

CH3 C O O C CH 3

CH3 CH3

2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane [78-63-7] 290.4 135 (275) 175 (347)

Trigonox 101 92
Trigonox 101-7.5PP 2 CH 3 CH 3 CH 3 CH 3 7.5 PP
Trigonox 101-20PP 2 20 PP
CH3 C O O C CH 2 CH 2 C O O C CH 3
Trigonox 101-45B-PD 45 calcium carbonate/silica
CH 3 CH 3 CH 3 CH 3

tert-Butyl cumyl peroxide [3457-61-2] 208.3 135 (275) 175 (347)

Trigonox T 95
CH3 CH3

C O O C CH3

CH3 CH3

Di(tert-butylperoxyisopropyl)benzene [25155-25-3; 2212-81-9] 338.5 135 (275) 175 (347)

Perkadox 14S-(FL) CH 3 CH 3 98
Perkadox 14-40B-PD 40 calcium carbonate
CH 3 CH 3 C O O C CH 3
Perkadox 14-40K-PD-S 40 clay
CH 3 C O O C CH 3 CH 3
Perkadox 14-40MB-GR-S 40 EPR, calcium carbonate
Perkadox 14-EP40 CH 3 CH 3 40 granules
Dicumyl peroxide [80-43-3] 270.4 130 (266) 170 (338)
Perkadox BC-FF 99
CH 3 CH 3
Perkadox BC-40B-PD 40 calcium carbonate
Perkadox BC-40K-PD C O O C 40 clay
Perkadox BC-EP40 CH 3 CH 3 40 granules
PD = powder
GR = granules
PS = paste
MB = EPR bound

Product name Chemical name [CAS no.] Processing data

Mol. Assay Main carrier / solvent Safe Typical
weight (%) ­processing crosslink
temperature temperature
°C (°F) °C (°F)
Butyl 4,4-di(tert-butylperoxy)valerate [995-33-5 ] 334.5 125 (257) 160 (320)
Trigonox 17-40B-PD CH 3 CH 3 CH 3 40 calcium carbonate
CH 3 C O O C O O C CH 3

CH 3 CH 2 CH 3

CH 2

C O n C4H 9

tert-Butylperoxy 2-ethylhexyl carbonate [34443-12-4] 246.3 120 (248) 150 (302)

Trigonox 117 O CH3 >98

CH 3 (CH 2 ) 3 CH CH 2 O C O O C CH 3

C2H5 CH3

1,1-Di(tert-butylperoxy)-3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexane [6731-36-8] 302.5 115 (239) 145 (293)

Trigonox 29-40B-PD CH 3 CH 3 40 calcium carbonate
CH 3 C O O O O C CH 3

CH 3 CH 3

CH 3

CH 3 CH 3

tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate [614-45-9] 194.2 100 (212) 140 (284)

Trigonox C 98
Trigonox C-40B-PD O CH 3 40 calcium carbonate

C O O C C H3

CH 3

Di(4-methylbenzoyl) peroxide [895-85-2] 270.3 85 (185) 110 (230)

Perkadox PM-50S-PS 50 silicone oil
O O

CH 3 C O O C CH 3

Dibenzoyl peroxide [94-36-0] 242.2 85 (185) 105 (221)

Perkadox L-50S-PS 50 silicone oil
O O

C O O C

Di(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide [133-14-2] 380.0 75 (167) 90 (194)

Perkadox PD-50S-PS O O 50 silicone oil

Cl C O O C Cl

Cl Cl
Recommended dosage levels
Peroxide Trigonox® 29-40 Trigonox® 17-40 Perkadox® BC-40 Perkadox® 14-40 Trigonox® 101-45
Safe processing temperature (°C) 115 125 130 135 135
Typical crosslink temperature (°C) 145 160 170 175 175

Polymer parts of peroxide per 100 parts of polymer

NR; IR 2.3 - 4.5 2.5 - 5.0 2.0 - 4.1 1.3 - 2.5 1.3 - 2.4
BR 1.0 - 2.1 1.1 - 2.3 0.9 - 1.9 0.5 - 1.2 0.5 - 1.2
CR 1.1 - 3.0 1.3 - 3.3 1.0 - 2.7 0.6 - 1.7 0.6 - 1.6
SBR 1.9 - 4.1 2.1 - 4.6 1.7 - 3.7 1.1 - 2.3 1.1 - 2.2
NBR 2.6 - 4.5 2.9 - 5.0 2.4 - 4.1 1.5 - 2.5 1.4 - 2.4
HNBR 6.8 - 11.3 7.5 - 12.5 6.1 - 10.1 3.8 - 6.3 3.7 - 6.1
POE1 6.8 - 11.3 7.5 - 12.5 6.1 - 10.1 3.8 - 6.3 3.7 - 6.1
EPM ; EPDM
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6.8 - 11.3 7.5 - 12.5 6.1 - 10.1 3.8 - 6.3 3.7 - 6.1
PE 1.5 - 7.6 1.7 - 8.4 1.4 - 6.8 0.8 - 4.2 0.8 - 4.0
CM 1
6.8 - 10.6 7.5 - 11.7 6.1 - 9.5 3.8 - 5.9 3.7 - 5.7
EVA 2.6 - 5.3 2.9 - 5.8 2.4 - 4.7 1.5 - 3.0 1.4 - 2.9
Q2 1.0 - 2.0 0.4 - 0.8 0.4 - 0.8
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Addition of a coagent is recommended.
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Silicone rubber can also be crosslinked with Perkadox® PD-50S, Perkadox® L-50S and Perkadox® PM-50S.
Required amounts of peroxide: 1.1 - 2.3 phr, 0.7 - 1.4 phr and 0.8 - 1.6 phr respectively.
Typical crosslink temperatures 90°C, 105°C and 110°C.

Peroxide versus sulfur crosslinking

Advantages of peroxide crosslinking in • Co-vulcanization of saturated and must be selected with care because
comparison to sulfur cure: ­unsaturated elastomers. they may, under certain conditions,
•S  imple formulation. • Co-vulcanization of elastomers and interfere with free radicals.
•R  elatively easy to trace decomposition ­thermoplastics. •U sually, tensile and tear strength
products • Copolymerization with polymerizable properties are reduced by about 15%,
•S  torage of the peroxide-containing plasticizers or coagents to give when compared to a conventional
­compound without bin scorch. controlled hardness and stiffness, sulfur based crosslinking system.
•H  igh processing temperature. coupled with easy processing. •S corch and cure time are less flexible,
•R  apid vulcanization without reversion. • Zinc oxide-free formulations possible since they are determined mainly by
•G  ood compression set, particularly at the temperature.
elevated temperatures. Points of attention for peroxide • During cure, some peroxides may
• High temperature resistance. crosslinking: lead to distinct odors.
• L imited extractable constituents from • Sensitivity to oxygen under curing • Post cure may be necessary.
final product. conditions.
•N  o staining of the finished parts. • Certain components of the rubber
•N  o discoloration of crosslinked ­compound such as
product by contact with metals • fillers
and PVC. • extender oils
•M ost peroxides do not cause • antioxidants
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