tert-Butyl hydroperoxide, 70% solution in water

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H242, H302, H311+H331, H314, H317, H335, H341, H351, H371, H372, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless Slight Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Heating may cause a fire. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Organic peroxides Type F Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H242 - Heating may cause a fire H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H371 - May cause damage to organs H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H311 + H331 - Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment 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 P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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 should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P410 - Protect from sunlight P411 + P235 - Store at temperatures not exceeding 35 °C/ 95 °F. Keep cool P420 - Store away from other materials

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquid. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Heating may cause a fire.

Health hazards

Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if inhaled. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces.

2.3 Other hazards

This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Organic peroxides Type F Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity