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Product Information
2,2’-azobis(2-methylpropanenitrile) Storage and Handling
2,2’-azobis(isobutyronitrile) Azo compounds are relatively unstable and degrade as a
CAS Number: 78-67-1 function of time and temperature. To minimize loss in quality
EC Number: 201-132-3 and ensure safety, the maximum safe storage temperature for
Vazo™ 64 is 24 °C (75 °F).
CN CN
Store and handle Vazo™ 64 solids in a dry, refrigerated, well-
CH3 C N N C CH3
ventilated space away from direct sunlight, flames, heat, and
CH3 CH3 ignition sources.
Vazo™ 64 is a free radical source (FRS) typically used as a Heating can degrade product integrity and cause dangerous
polymerization initiator. Frequently referred to as AIBN, it is decomposition. The self-accelerated decomposition
an azo compound that thermally decomposes to generate temperature (SADT) for Vazo™ 64 is 50 °C (122 °F).
free radicals and nitrogen gas. Handle in ways that minimize dust generation. Dust is a health
Vazo 64 is one of the most widely used initiators. Its low
™ hazard and potentially explosive, like many solid, organic
molecular weight allows it to be one of the most cost- compounds. The main decomposition product of Vazo™ 64 is
effective options, with a higher mole per pound than other tetramethylsuccinonitrile (TMSN).
initiators. Keep containers tightly closed. Vazo™ 64 has a shelf life of 30
months when continuously stored below 8 °C (46 °F).
Vazo™ 64 has a 10-hr half-life in solution at 64 °C (147 °F).
Half-life at other temperatures can be estimated by using the Package Size Outer Package Inner Package
formula:
50 lb Fiber drum N/A
Log t½ = 7142 (1/T) – 18.355 (in toluene)
20 kg Fiber drum PE bag
where t½ is the half-life in minutes and T is the temperature 10 lb Fiber drum N/A
in Kelvin.
100 g Fiber drum PE bag
Packaging and transport meet international regulations.
Physical Properties
Molecular Weight 164.21 g/mol Vazo™ 64 is regulated as a hazardous material by the United
Appearance White crystalline solid States Department of Transportation (Self-Reactive Solid Type
Solubility in Toluene 7 g/100 mL at 25 °C (77 °F) D, Temperature Controlled, Hazard Class 4.1, UN No. 3236,
Solubility in Acetone 29 g/100 mL at 25 °C (77 °F) Flammable Solid).
Personal Safety
Specifications
Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this material. Avoid
Purity 98.0% min.
contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid inhalation and
Water 0.5 wt% max.
ingestion. The SDS is available at Chemours.com and contains
Acetone Insolubles 0.1 wt% max. further information on the safe storage and handling of Vazo™ FRS.
Color, APHA 15 max. For additional information or to purchase Vazo™ FRS,
Iron 20 ppm max. please contact your local Chemours representative or visit
vazo.chemours.com.
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