OO-tert-butyl O-(2-ethylhexyl) peroxycarbonate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Remove from exposure, lie down. In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

If inhaled: Remove to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.

In case of skin contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.

In case of eye contact: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

If swallowed: Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Do NOT induce vomiting. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : High volume water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting:

Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters: Use personal protective equipment.

Further information: Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear respiratory protection. Wear personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions

Avoid subsoil penetration. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Do not contaminate water.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Remove mechanically and with care (e.g. with clean polyethylene plastic shovel). Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust).

Other information

Never add other substances or waste material to product residue. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling: see personal protection.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the technological safety standards. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Keep container tightly closed. No smoking.

Further information on storage conditions:

Avoid impurities (e.g. rust, dust, ash), risk of decomposition.

Advice on common storage: Store apart from other dangerous and incompatible substances.

Storage temperature: < 20 °C

Other data: liquid up to -30 °C

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3105

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE D, LIQUID
(tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexylcarbonate)

Chemical name:

tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexylcarbonate

Labels:

5.2

SpecialProvisions

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3105

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE D, LIQUID
(tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexylcarbonate)

Chemical name:

tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexylcarbonate

Labels:

5.2

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3105

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE D, LIQUID
(tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexylcarbonate)

Chemical name:

tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexylcarbonate

Labels:

5.2

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

Engineering measures

Provide adequate ventilation.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection: Short duration filter unit: Filter A

Hand protection

Material: butyl-rubber

Glove thickness: 0.5 mm

Breakthrough time: >= 8 h

Remarks : Skin should be washed after contact.

Eye protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles, wear face protection.

Skin and body protection: Protective suit. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Hygiene measures: Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice: Avoid subsoil penetration. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Do not contaminate water.

If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. Do not let product enter drains.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Chemical stability

Contact with incompatible substances can cause disintegration at or below SADT.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid

Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials

Materials to avoid: Accelerators, strong acids and bases, heavy metals and heavy metal

salts, reducing agents, Avoid impurities (e.g. rust, dust, ash), risk of decomposition.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Irritant, caustic, flammable, noxious/toxic gases and vapours can develop in the case of fire and decomposition

Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Advice on disposal and packaging:

Disposal:

Dispose of in conjunction with appropriate waste disposal authorities and in accordance with disposal regulations.

Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product was used.