Storage and Handling

Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT)

The decomposition of a peroxide is exothermic, releasing energy. When this energy can't be dissipated fast enough, it leads to a rise in the temperature, which increases the rate of the decomposition reaction : the reactions become self-accelerating. The lowest temperature at which the self accelerating decomposition WILL occur within one week is called SADT (Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature). It is specific of each peroxide formulation and of the packaging size and shape. Strict control of the temperature must always be applied to avoid rise up to the SADT. The required data are given in the Material Safety Data Sheet of each commercial product.

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