Material Safety Data Sheet Collection Cumyl Hydroperoxide

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DSC60 RTF Template version: 2005-05-13-03
Issue Date: 2005-05

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification 54/60

Material Name: Cumyl Hydroperoxide CAS Number: 80-15-9
Chemical Formula: C9H12O2
Structural Chemical Formula: C6H5C(CH3)2OOH
EINECS Number: 201-254-7
ACX Number: X1002894-1
Synonyms: Cumyl Hydroperoxide; CUMENE HYDROPEROXIDE; CHP; CUMEENHYDROPEROXYDE; ALPHA-
CUMENE HYDROPEROXIDE; CUMENT HYDROPEROXIDE; CUMENYL HYDROPEROXIDE;
CUMOLHYDROPEROXID; 7-CUMYL HYDROPEROXIDE; ALPHA-CUMYL HYDROPEROXIDE; CUMYL
HYDROPEROXIDE; ALPHA,ALPHA-DIMETHYLBENZYL HYDROPEROXIDE; ALPHA,ALPHA-DIMETHYL-
BENZYLHYDROPEROXIDE; HYDROPEROXIDE DE CUMENE; HYDROPEROXIDE,ALPHA,ALPHA-
DIMETHYLBENZYL-; HYDROPEROXIDE,1-METHYL-1-PHENYLETHYL; HYDROPEROXYDE DE
CUMENE; HYDROPEROXYDE DE CUMYLE; 7-HYDROPEROXYKUMEN; HYPERIZ; IDROPEROSSIDO DI
CUMENE; IDROPEROSSIDO DI CUMOLO; ISOPROPYLBENZENE HYDROPEROXIDE;
KUMENYLHYDROPEROXID; 1-METHYL-1-PHENYLETHYL HYDROPEROXIDE; PERCUMYL H;
TRIGONOX K 80; TRIGOROX K 80
General Use: Used in the production of acetone and phenol. As a free radical source, polymerization catalyst, i.e. in
redox systems for rapid polymerization.
As a peroxide initiator for vinyl, acrylic monomers and polyester resins.
As a substitute for glutathione peroxidase.

Section 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name CAS %
cumyl hydroperoxide 80-15-9 88-90
isopropyl benzene 98-82-8 1-10
alpha,alpha-dimethylbenzyl alcohol 617-94-7 1-10
OSHA PEL NIOSH REL AIHA WEEL
TWA: 1 ppm; skin.
ACGIH TLV

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

ChemWatch Hazard Ratings
HMIS
2 Flammability
2 Health
Toxicity
1 4 Body Contact 2 Flammability
Reactivity
OX Chronic
4 Reactivity
0 1 2 3 4
Fire Diamond Min Low Moderate High Extreme

ANSI Signal Word

Danger!
Explosive

œœœœœ Emergency Overview œœœœœ

Colorless to pale yellow liquid; sharp aromatic odor. Severe irritation. Toxic. Other Acute Effects: CNS
depression, nausea, headache, emphysema, pulmonary edema, possible permanent eye damage. Chronic Effects:
dermatitis. Explosive. Combustible. Strong oxidizer.

Potential Health Effects

Target Organs: eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system (CNS)
Primary Entry Routes: inhalation, skin contact, eye contact

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