CUMENE HYDRO PEROXIDE (CHP)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Classification of the substance or mixture according to GB 13690-2009 and GB 30000-2013 Emergency overview Liquid. Colourless to light yellow. Pungent. Heating may cause a fire. Fatal if inhaled. Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. Call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF INHALED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF ON SKIN Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Not readily biodegradable. See Section 12 for environmental precautions.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ORGANIC PEROXIDES - Type E ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 2 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1B SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE - Category 2 LONG-TERM (CHRONIC) AQUATIC HAZARD - Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Heating may cause a fire. Fatal if inhaled. Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection Recommended Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists or dusts. Chemical splash goggles or face shield. . Wear protective clothing: Recommended: Personnel should wear protective clothing. Wear protective gloves.. Wear respiratory protection Recommended self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing, incompatible materials and combustible materials. Keep only in original container. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe vapour. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. Call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.

Storage

Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store at temperatures not exceeding 40°C/104°F. Keep cool. Store away from other materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other physicochemical hazards

Heating may cause a fire.

Health hazards

Fatal if inhaled. Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause damage to organs. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Eye contact : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness Inhalation No specific data. Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Ingestion Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Short term exposure Potential immediate : Not available. effects Potential delayed effects : Not available. Long term exposure Potential immediate : Not available. effects Potential delayed effects : Not available.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.