General Information
Revision date
2021-10-20
Product name
VAROX DBPH-P20 In case of emergency
Product Synonyms
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(t-butylperoxy)-hexane
Chemical name
(1,1,4,4-tetramethyl-1,4-butanediyl)bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Peroxide Accelerator
Emergency telephone
1-203-853-1400
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Vanderbilt Chemicals, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
ORGANIC PEROXIDES - Type E SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity: 80%
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Heating may cause a fire. Causes skin irritation.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves > 8 hours (breakthrough time) butyl rubber. Wear eye or face protection Recommended splash goggles. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing, incompatible materials and combustible materials. Keep only in original container. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention.
Storage
Protect from sunlight. Store at temperatures not exceeding 40 °C/104 °F. Keep cool. Store away from other materials.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
Protect container from physical shock. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
2.3 Other hazards
Unstable. Sensitive to heat or shock. May become explosive. Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Temperature control may be required. Hazardous decomposition may occur. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.
