Cumyl hydroperoxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements Combustible liquid Heating may cause a fire May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Toxic if inhaled May cause cancer May damage the unborn child May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials Keep only in original packaging Keep cool Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store at temperatures not exceeding 40 °C/ 104 °F. Keep cool Protect from sunlight Store separately

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 4 Organic peroxides Type E Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney. Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Label Elements