Name:
Lauroyl peroxide
Synonym:
Dilauroyl peroxideDodecanoyl peroxid
CAS:
105-74-8
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Lauroyl peroxide
Synonym:Dilauroyl peroxideDodecanoyl peroxid
Synonym:Dilauroyl peroxideDodecanoyl peroxid
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 105-74-8 | Lauroyl peroxide | 203-326-3 |
| Hazard Symbols: O Risk Phrases: 7 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
May cause fire.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Non-irritating to the eyes. Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Non-irritating to the skin. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.
May cause fire.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Non-irritating to the eyes. Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Non-irritating to the skin. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Not available.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Remove all sources of ignition.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Remove all sources of ignition.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid mechanical shock and friction.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a dry area. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.) Keep away from reducing agents.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid mechanical shock and friction.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a dry area. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.) Keep away from reducing agents.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits CAS# 105-74-8: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits CAS# 105-74-8: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Flakes
Color: white
Odor: faint odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 56 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: > 380 deg C (> 716.00 deg F)
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: <10 ppm (20-25C)
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C24H46O4
Molecular Weight: 398.63
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
A dangerous self-accelerating decomposition reaction and, under certain circumstances, explosion or fire can be caused by direct contact with incompatible substances or by thermal decomposition at and above the SADT (see Section 16).
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, combustible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, acids, bases, finely powdered metals, rust, heavy metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
A dangerous self-accelerating decomposition reaction and, under certain circumstances, explosion or fire can be caused by direct contact with incompatible substances or by thermal decomposition at and above the SADT (see Section 16).
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, combustible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, acids, bases, finely powdered metals, rust, heavy metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 105-74-8: OF2625000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 105-74-8: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Oral, rat: LD50 = 10000 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Lauroyl peroxide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 105-74-8: OF2625000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 105-74-8: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Oral, rat: LD50 = 10000 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Lauroyl peroxide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: O
Risk Phrases:
R 7 May cause fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 3/7 Keep container tightly closed in a cool,
well-ventilated place.
S 14A Keep away from acids, reducing agents and
polymerisation catalysts.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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