DICUMYL PEROXIDE | ICSC: 1346 (October 1999) |
Peroxide, bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl) Bis(alpha,alpha-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide Diisopropylbenzene peroxide |
CAS #: 80-43-3 |
UN #: 3110 |
EC Number: 201-279-3 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air. | NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. | First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. |
Eyes | Redness. | Wear safety spectacles 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 | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Fireproof. Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents, strong oxidants, strong acids, bases and heavy metals. Cooled. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Keep under inert gas. | |
PACKAGING | |
DICUMYL PEROXIDE | ICSC: 1346 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C18H22O2 / (C6H5C(CH3)2O)2 |
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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ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish. |
NOTES |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: O, Xi, N; R: 7-36/38-51/53; S: (2)-3/7-14-36/37/39-61 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations