Vazo™ 64

Free Radical Source

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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The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and based on technical data that Chemours believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own discretion and
risk. The handling precaution information contained herein is given with the understanding that those using it will satisfy themselves that their particular conditions of use present no health or safety hazards.
Because conditions of product use are outside our control, Chemours makes no warranties, express or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. As with any material,
evaluation of any compound under end-use conditions prior to specification is essential. Nothing herein is to be taken as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patents.

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