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EC/CAS
80-43-3
Name of the chemical
Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)peroxid (2020/1182)
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
12
Revision date
2026-07-23
Product name
Dicumyl peroxide
Product Synonyms
Bis(alpha, alpha-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide; DCP; Perkadoxº4 BC
CAS No.
80-43-3
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H242, H303, H315, H319, H360, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H242
Heating may cause a fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid White Mint-like Emergency Overview Heating may cause a fire. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May be harmful if swallowed. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Classification of the substance or mixture Organic peroxides Type F Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H242 - Heating may cause a fire H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and 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 P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P410 - Protect from sunlight P420 - Store away from other materials P411 + P235 - Store at temperatures not exceeding 35 °C/ 95 °F. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Heating may cause a fire.
Health hazards
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Organic peroxides Type F Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity
