General Information
Revision date
2015-12-03
Product name
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane
Chemical name
peroxides
CAS No.
000078-63-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
polymerization initiator
supplier name
Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals LLC
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency overview DANGER! ORGANIC PEROXIDE HEAT OR CONTAMINATION MAY CAUSE VIOLENT DECOMPOSITION COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR RISK OF EXPLOSION: SHOCK AND FRICTION SENSITIVE CAUSES SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION MAY CAUSE EYE AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION Peroxides and peroxide decomposition products are flammable and can ignite with explosive force if confined. Appearance light yellow clear liquid with characteristic odor.
Potential health effects
Skin contact, eye contact and inhalation are the primary routes of exposure to this product. Inhalation of fumes or vapors may cause irritation to the nose, throat and lungs. Skin contact may cause severe irritation. Eye contact may cause moderate irritation. If swallowed, this product may cause irritation of the mouth, throat, esophagus and stomach. Carcinogenicity Description Applicable IARC no NTP no
