tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H242, H302, H311, H314, H317, H335, H341, H351

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Heating may cause a fire Harmful if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of causing cancer

Prevention

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials Keep container tightly closed Keep only in original container Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharges Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray 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 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace

Response

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 Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store at temperatures not exceeding 35 °C/ 95 °F. Keep cool Protect from sunlight Store away from other materials

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

Flammable liquids Category 3 Organic peroxides Type F Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements