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BUTANOX M-50
BUTANOX M-50 is a peroxy ester antioxidant used to stabilize polymers and organic materials against oxidative degradation. It is commonly employed in plastics, rubber, and lubricants to extend shelf life and performance. Available in 1 kg and 25 kg containers, it has a molecular formula of C8H18O6, a molecular weight of 210.22 g/mol, and should be stored at 2 to 8 °C. No signal word is assigned. Molekula supplies BUTANOX M-50 from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
BUTANOX M-50 is a peroxy ester antioxidant used to stabilize polymers and organic materials against oxidative degradation. It is commonly employed in plastics, rubber, and lubricants to extend shelf life and performance. Available in 1 kg and 25 kg containers, it has a molecular formula of C8H18O6, a molecular weight of 210.22 g/mol, and should be stored at 2 to 8 °C. No signal word is assigned. Molekula supplies BUTANOX M-50 from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Flash Point | 74 C |
| Transport Class | 5.2 |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1338-23-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H18O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 210.22 |
| SMILES | CCC(C)(OO)OOC(C)(CC)OO |
| EC / UN Number | 3105 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2909605000 |
| Tariff Code | 2909601000 |
Safety & GHS
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Explosive
GHS01
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Compressed Gas
GHS04
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H227 Combustible liquid
- H242 Heating may cause a fire
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H332 Harmful if inhaled
- H401 Toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is BUTANOX M-50 used for?
BUTANOX M-50 is a peroxide initiator used in polymerization reactions, particularly in the production of polyethylene and other thermoplastics.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of BUTANOX M-50?
The formula is C8H18O6 and the molecular weight is 210.22 g/mol.
How should BUTANOX M-50 be stored?
It should be stored at temperatures between 2 and 8 °C to maintain stability and prevent decomposition.
What grade of BUTANOX M-50 is available?
Molekula supplies BUTANOX M-50 in technical grade, suitable for industrial polymerization applications.
Can Molekula supply BUTANOX M-50 in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply BUTANOX M-50 in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for volume pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a BUTANOX M-50 order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with GHS standards.
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