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
6
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Dicumyl peroxide
Product Synonyms
Bis(alpha, alpha-dimethylbenzyl)peroxide; DCP; Perkadoxº4 BC
CAS No.
80-43-3
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H242, H315, H319, H360, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H242
Heating may cause a fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Organic peroxides Type F
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Exclamation Mark
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements Flame
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H242 - Heating may cause a fire H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
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 P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection 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 P410 - Protect from sunlight P411 + P235 - Store at temperatures not exceeding 35 °C/ 95 °F. Keep cool P420 - Store separately P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Organic peroxides Type F Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1A Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity
