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dibenzoyl peroxide; benzoyl peroxide

CAS 94-36-0 · C14H10O4
Hazard class
Danger — Explosive, Flammable, Irritant / harmful, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
ExplosiveFlammableIrritant / harmfulEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H241 Heating may cause a fire or explosion
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation
  • H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
CBIPolymerization promoterHardenerAdhesion/cohesion promoterBleaching agentOxidizing agent
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 5 mg/m3
OSHA PEL TWA 5 mg/m3
IDLH 1500 mg/m3
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
BENZOYL PEROXIDE · Dibenzoyl peroxide · Benzoyl superoxide · Peroxide, dibenzoyl · Benzoperoxide · Lucidol · Panoxyl · Acetoxyl
Molecular weight
242.23 g/mol
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Explosive · Flammable · Irritant / harmful · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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