dibenzoyl peroxide; benzoyl peroxide
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Environment
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H241 |
Heating may cause a fire or explosion | Self-reactive substances and mixtures; Organic peroxides |
H317 |
May cause an allergic skin reaction | Sensitization, Skin |
H319 |
Causes serious eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H400 |
Very toxic to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
H410 |
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P234 |
Keep only in original container. |
P235 |
Keep cool. |
P240 |
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P272 |
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P333+P317 |
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P370+P380+P375 |
In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. |
P378 |
Use ... to extinguish. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P410 |
Protect from sunlight. |
P411 |
Store at temperatures not exceeding ... °C/...°F. |
P420 |
Store separately. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH REL | 5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH IDLH | 1500 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless to white crystals or a granular powder with a faint, benzaldehyde-like odor.
| Boiling Point | decomposes explosively |
| Flash Point | 176°F |
| Vapor Pressure | <1 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.33 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
4
1
4
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
respiratory and eye irritation, skin effects
Synonyms
benzoperoxide; dibenzoyl peroxide
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 7187
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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