tert-Butyl Hydroperoxide (70% in Water)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H242, H302, H311, H314, H317, H330, H336, H341, H371, H372, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H242 Heating may cause a fire. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H371 May cause damage to organs (Blood, Respiratory system, Nervous system). H372 Causes damage to organs (Kidney) through prolonged or re- peated exposure. H373 May cause damage to organs (Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P234 Keep only in original container. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT in- duce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with wa- ter for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doc- tor. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ atten- tion. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol- resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store away from other materials.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

None known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Organic peroxides : Type F Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion : Category 1C Serious eye damage : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 2 (Blood, Respiratory sys- tem, Nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 3 (Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure : Category 1 (Kidney) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure : Category 2 (Blood) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard