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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Explosive. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.
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NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with flammable substances. NO contact with hot surfaces.
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Water in large amounts.
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Risk of fire and explosion.See Chemical Dangers.
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Do NOT expose to friction or shock. Use non-sparking handtools.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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Cough. Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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| Skin |
Redness.
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Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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| Eyes |
Redness.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
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Evacuate danger area in case of large spill! Remove all ignition sources. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-52GP1-S NFPA Code: H 1; F 4; R 4; ox |
Fireproof. Separated from combustible and reducing substances.Store only in original packaging. See Chemical Dangers.
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER CHEMICAL DANGERS: May explosively decompose on shock, friction, or concussion. May explode on heating above 103-105°C. On combustion, forms irritating and toxic fumes and gases of benzoic acid (see ICSC 0103) and carbon monoxide (see ICSC 0023). The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials. Reacts violently withmany organic and inorganic acids, alcoholsand amines causing fire and explosion hazard. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: 5 mg/m³ as TWA A4 (ACGIH 2001). MAK: 5 mg/m³ (Inhalable fraction) Peak limitation category: I(1) (DFG 2005). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. | ||
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Melting point (decomposes): 103-105°C Density: 1.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water: poor Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: <0.1 |
Auto-ignition temperature: 80°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.46 | ||
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Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water. Card has been partly updated in October 2006: see sections Packaging, and Ingestion first aid.
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (JECFA Evaluation)
Benzoyl peroxide (SIDS)
Benzoyl Peroxide (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)