2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H242, H315

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

H242

Heating may cause a fire

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4 Organic peroxides Type C

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H242 - Heating may cause a fire H315 - Causes skin irritation H227 - Combustible liquid

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P234 - Keep only in original packaging P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P410 - Protect from sunlight P420 - Store separately

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 4 Organic peroxides Type C Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met