Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
94-36-0
Name of the chemical
Dibenzoyl peroxide
Concentration
51 - 60
EC/CAS
84-61-7
Name of the chemical
Di-cyclohexyl phthalate(DCHP),5
Concentration
51 - 60
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2024-04-02
Product name
Benzoyl Peroxide, Plasticized (JB-4 Embedding Kit Catalyst)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent, Manufacture of substances
supplier name
Polysciences
Emergency telephone
1-800-255-3924
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Polysciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@polysciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H240, H271, H315, H320, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H240
Heating may cause an explosion
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Oxidizing solids Category 1 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Organic Peroxide Category A Heating may cause an explosion Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Causes eye irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Category 2
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Heating may cause an explosion May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Causes skin irritation Causes eye irritation Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Keep only in original container. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No additional information available
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Oxidizing solids Category 1 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Organic Peroxide Category A Heating may cause an explosion Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Causes eye irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Category 2
