AIBN
Description
Azo bis isobutyronitrile or 2,2′-Azobis(2-methylpropionitrile), often called AIBN or AZDN, is an azo compound which has (―N=N―) as part of its molecular structure. AIBN is produced in large crystals but is often supplied in a white powder form. It is insoluble in and denser than water.
Applications
AIBN is used as an initiator for various applications including for catalyst in vinyl polymerizations and thermoset applications in acrylics fibers and resins, polyacrylamide and grafted polyols. It is also used as a blowing or foaming agent for plastics including pvc and pu foams.
Handling
Azo initiators are thermally unstable substances, which may undergo self-accelerating decomposition. The Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT) is 45 degrees Celsius. Due to the relatively unstable nature of azo initiators a loss of quality can be detected over a certain period of time. To minimize the loss of quality, we recommend a maximum storage temperature 40 Celsius.
Packaging
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Net Weight (Kg)
Gross Weight (Kg)
Boxes
20kg net
Drum
22kg gross
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