2-Butanone peroxide(Technical)

Physical hazards

Organic peroxides Type D

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Heating may cause a fire. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up. Protect from sunlight. Store at temperatures not exceeding 25°C / 77°F. Keep cool. Store away from other materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

100% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.