Dicumyl peroxide

Fisher Scientific UK

Revision date : 2025-03-22

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GHS02 GHS08 GHS07 GHS09
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

80-43-3

Name of the chemical

Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl)peroxid (2020/1182)

Concentration

<=100

General Information

Version

ACR34988

Revision date

2025-03-22

Product name

Dicumyl peroxide

Product Synonyms

Bis(alpha, alpha-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide; DCP; Perkadoxº4 BC

CAS No.

80-43-3

supplier name

Fisher Scientific UK

Emergency telephone

001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific UK

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H242, H303, H315, H319, H360, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H242

Heating may cause a fire

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Organic peroxides Type F Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H242 - Heating may cause a fire H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child

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, 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 P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection

Response

P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P410 - Protect from sunlight P420 - Store away from other materials P411 + P235 - Store at temperatures not exceeding 35 °C/ 95 °F. Keep cool

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Type F Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

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