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Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide

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Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide
Product Code
168521

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

Overview

Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide is a clear, liquid substance commonly used laboratory chemicals, synthesis of substances.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 2 H225
Self-react. Category E H242
Muta. Category 2 H341
Aquatic Acute Category 3 H402
Aquatic Chronic Category 3 H412

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS02 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Flammable hazard - Fire risk materials including gases, liquids, and solids

GHS02

GHS08 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Serious health hazard - Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to organs

GHS08

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H242: Heating may cause a fire.
  • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P220: Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
  • P233: Keep container tightly closed.
  • P234: Keep only in original container.
  • P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
  • P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
  • P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • P273: Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
  • P235: Keep cool.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P370+P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P410: Protect from sunlight.
  • P420: Store away from other materials.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
  • P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
  • P411+P235: Store at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? ºF. Keep cool.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Sigma-Aldrich

manufacturer

📍

3050 Spruce Street SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 USA

🌍

US

📞

+1 800-325-5832

📠

+1 800-325-5052

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

CHEMTREC

📞

+1-703-527-3887

🌍

US

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

General Composition

Di-tert-butyl peroxide

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Di-tert-butyl peroxide
EC: 203-733-6
110-05-4 90-100% ⚠️ Hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

👁️ Eye Contact

Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

🔥 Fire Fighting Instructions

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response

Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection

🚨 Emergency Procedures

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations.

🌍 Environmental Precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

🧪 Physical State
liquid
Critical Property
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
👁️ Appearance
clear, liquid
🎨 Colour
light yellow
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Form
Not available
👃 Odor
very faint
📊 Odor Threshold
No data available
🧪 Ph
No data available
🧊 Melting Point
-39.99 ℃ (-39.98 °F)
Critical Property
💨 Boiling Point
109 - 110 °℃ (228 - 230 °F)
Critical Property
🔥 Flash Point
1 °℃ (34 ºF)
Critical Property
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
💨 Evaporation Rate
No data available
💨 Vapor Pressure
53 hPa (40 mmHg) at 20 ℃ (68 ºF)
📊 Vapor Density
5.05 - (Air = 1.0)
📊 Relative Density
0.796 g/mL at 25 ℃ (77 ºF)
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
⚖️ Density
Not available
🔥 Flammability
No data available
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
📊 Decomposition Temperature
190 °C (374 ºF)
💧 Solubility
0.171 g/l at 20 °℃ (68 °F) - soluble
📊 Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 3.2 at 22 ℃ (72 ºF)
📊 Solubility In Water
0.171 g/l at 20 °℃ (68 °F) - soluble
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Properties Status
Not available

Safe Handling & Storage Procedures

Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements

⚠️ Handling Precautions

• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

• Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.

• Use explosion-proof equipment.

• Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

• Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

• Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

🏪 Storage Conditions

• Store in original container.

• Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

• Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

🔥 Fire Prevention Measures

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

🧤 Hand Protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.2 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Dermatril® P (KCL 743 / Aldrich Z677388, Size M) Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm Break through time: 240 min Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail [email protected], test method: EN374 If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

👁️ Eye Protection

Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

😷 Respiratory Protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

🌍 Environmental Exposure Controls

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information

Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

⚗️ Reactivity

No data available

⚠️ Hazardous Reactions

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

🚫 Conditions to Avoid

Heat, flames and sparks.

🧪 Incompatible Materials

Strong reducing agents, Powdered metals, Strong bases

💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides Other decomposition products - No data available

Ecological Information & Environmental Impact

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data

🌱 Toxicity

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 73.1 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to algae static test EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (algae) - ca. 36 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria Respiration inhibition EC50 - Sludge Treatment - > 1,000 mg/l - 30 min (OECD Test Guideline 209)

🌱 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d Result: 6 % - Not readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301D)

🌱 Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

🌱 Mobility in soil

No data available

🌱 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

🌱 Other adverse effects

An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods

Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements

♻️ Waste Treatment Methods

Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.

🗂️ Product Disposal Recommendations

Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

3107

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Organic peroxide type E, liquid (Di-tert-butyl peroxide)

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

5.2

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

Keep away from heat

Regulatory Information & Compliance

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance status

📋 Regulatory Summary

No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302. This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

Chemical Safety Assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.

ℹ️ Additional Regulatory Information

Fire Hazard, Reactivity Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide?

Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide is a liquid appearing as clear, liquid with light yellow color. It has very faint odor.

What is the solubility of Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide?

0.171 g/l at 20 °℃ (68 °F) - soluble

What is Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

What are the hazard statements for Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H242: Heating may cause a fire. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Luperox ® DI, tert -Butyl peroxide?

The melting point is -39.99 ℃ (-39.98 °F) and the boiling point is 109 - 110 °℃ (228 - 230 °F).