t-Butyl hydroperoxide

T-Butyl Hydroperoxide (TBHP, CAS 75-91-2) is an organic peroxide supplied as an aqueous solution, commercially available under trade names including Cadox TBH, T-HYDRO, Perbutyl H, and Kayabutyl H. It carries EC number 200-915-7 and is classified under HS code 29094990.

In plastics and polymer manufacturing, TBHP functions as a free-radical initiator, generating reactive radicals upon thermal or catalytic decomposition to drive polymerisation reactions. In lubricant and metalworking formulations, it acts as an oxidation catalyst, and in biotechnology applications it serves as a controlled oxidative reagent for bleaching and selective chemical transformations.

TBHP is available in stabilised aqueous solutions at concentrations typically ranging from 70% to 80%, with grades conforming to REACH registration requirements for supply within the EU. Packaging formats include IBC containers and drums suited to industrial procurement volumes.