tert-Butyl peroxybenzoate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H242, H315, H317, H332, H400

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Yellow aromatic Emergency Overview Combustible liquid. Heating may cause a fire. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Organic peroxides Type D Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H242 - Heating may cause a fire H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H332 - Harmful if inhaled H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P411 - Store at temperatures not exceeding 25 °C/ 77 °F

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Combustible material. Heating may cause a fire.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 4 Organic peroxides Type D Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity