Dicyclopentadiene DCPD

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Product name:Dicyclopentadiene
Molecular Formula:                C10H12
Formula    Weight:     0.98
Synonyms:DCPD, Industrial Grade of Dicyclopentadiene
CAS77-73-6

Composition / Information on Ingredients:

Ingredient:                             Dicyclopentadiene
Weight%:≥78

Physical and Chemical Properties:

Boiling Points:170oC (338oF)
Specific Gravity:0.98
Vapor Gravity:4.57 (Air=1)
Melting Point:   32.8oC (91oF)
Flash Point / Method:41oC (107oF)closed up
Auto-Ingnition Temperature:304oC(508oF)
Vapor Pressure:PVP 0.42
Evaporation Rate:not available
Vapor Density (Air=1):2.35
Lower Expositon Limits (V%)0.8%
Upper Exposition Limits (V%)6.3%
Appearance / Oder:Colorless liquid with sweet sharp disagreeable and camphor-like oder

Stablility and Ractivity:

Stablility:DCPD and cyclopentadiene (decomposition product) may form reactive and explosive peroxides. The product is stable when properly inhibited.
Hazardous Polymerization:                          DCPD is normally stable, non-hazardous polymerization may occur in the presence of acids or strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid:High temperature and absence of inhibitor can cause polymerization .
Incompatibles with:Oxidizers

Disposal Consideration:

This material is classified as a hazardous material by RCRA. Use only permitted transporters and disposal facilities and conform to all laws.

Transportation Information (for Reference):

Proper Shipping Name:           Dicyclopentadiene
DOT Hazard Class:3
UN/NA:NU2048
Lables:Flammable Liquid
Packing Group:PG III
Marine Pollutant:No

Specification of DiCycloPentaDiene (DCPD)

(DCPD 78%)
ItemUnitSpecification
AppearanceClear
DCPDWT%78 MIN
CPDWT%            1 MAX
TCPDWT%0.3 MAX
Total Hydrocarbon                    WT%1 MAX
BenzeneWT%2 MAX
TolueneWT%1 MAX
IP DimersWT%1.5 MAX
Other DimersWT%2 MAX
Heavy C10WT%2 MAX
WaterWT ppm300 MAX
Color, Pt-Co50 MAX
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