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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
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! 
  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
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
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 5.2; UN Subsidiary Risks: 1 and 8; UN Pack Group: II 

STORAGE
Store only if stabilized. Well closed. See Chemical Dangers. 
PACKAGING
 
METHYL ETHYL KETONE PEROXIDE (Technical product) ICSC: 1028
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive gases. The substance is a strong oxidant. It reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials, amines, metals, strong acids and strong bases. This generates fire and explosion hazard. 

Formula: C8H16O4
Molecular mass: 176.2
Decomposes at >80°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.10-1.17
Solubility in water: very poor 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.2 ppm as STEL 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
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
  EC Classification
 

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