METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE (Technical product) | ICSC: 1028 (October 2005) |
2-Butanone peroxide Ethyl methyl ketone peroxide Methyl ethyl ketone hydroperoxide MEKP |
CAS #: 1338-23-4 |
UN #: 3101 |
EC Number: 215-661-2 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with acids, bases or reducing agents. | NO open flames. NO contact with acids, bases, reducing agents or hot surfaces. | Use water spray, powder, carbon dioxide, dry sand, foam. Combat fire from a sheltered position. |
STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. Skin burns. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns. | Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable plastic containers as far as possible. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Store only if stabilized. Well closed. See Chemical Dangers. | |
PACKAGING | |
METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE (Technical product) | ICSC: 1028 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C8H16O4 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 0.2 ppm as STEL |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure. Technical product is sold with 40-60% of diluent (for example, dimethyl phthalate, cyclohexanol peroxide, diallyl phthalate) to reduce potential explosion hazard. An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. Other UN numbers 3105, 3107 for Organic peroxide. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations