Polymerisation Catalysts

Polymerisation Catalysts is an organic compound with the formula [(CH₃)₂C(CN)]2N₂. This white powder is soluble in alcohols and common organic solvents but is insoluble in water. It is often used as a foamer in plastics and rubber and as a radical initiator. These radicals can initiate free radical polymerizations and other radical-induced reactions. For instance, a mixture of styrene and maleic anhydride in toluene will react if heated, forming the copolymer upon addition of AIBN.

Applications :

• Polymerisation of styrene, MMA, HEMA, BMA and vinyl acetate.
• Co-polymerisation of ethylene-vinyl acetate and ethylene-divinyl benzene.
• Source of free radicals for selective halogenation