SAFETY DATA SHEET
Benzoyl Peroxide Paste
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Benzoyl Peroxide Paste
Other Names:
Not available.
Product Number(s):
BENZ. PEROXIDE
CAS Number:
Not available
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame
Org. Perox. D H242 Heating may cause a fire.
GHS08 Health hazard
Repr. 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
GHS07
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Org. Perox. D H242 Heating may cause a fire.
GHS08 Health hazard
Repr. 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
GHS07
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling:
dibenzoyl peroxide
dibutyl phthalate
Heating may cause a fire.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
dibenzoyl peroxide
dibutyl phthalate
Heating may cause a fire.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Keep/store away from clothing/combustible materials.
Keep only in original container.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Keep/store away from clothing/combustible materials.
Keep only in original container.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion:
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Eyes:
rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Environment
Store locked up.
Protect from sunlight. Store at temperatures not exceeding 21°C. Keep cool.
Store away from other materials.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Protect from sunlight. Store at temperatures not exceeding 21°C. Keep cool.
Store away from other materials.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
dibenzoyl peroxide
94-36-0
>50-≤100%
Not Available
dibutyl phthalate
84-74-2
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Protect from heat.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Protect from heat.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate
5mg/m³
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Aoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Aoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer or the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
White pasty
Odour
Mild
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
23hPa
Density
1.2025g/cm³
Boiling Point
100°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 0.1 Vol%
Upper: 2 Vol%
Upper: 2 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
390°C
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate
Oral LD50 8000mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 20000mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 8000mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 20000mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect. Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
Irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Toxic for fish.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 3: extremely hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Toxic for aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN3106
Proper shipping name
3106 ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE D, SOLID
Transport hazard class
Class 5.2 Organic peroxides.
Label 5.2+1
Label 5.2+1
Packing group
ADG II
IMDGT, IATA III
IMDGT, IATA III
Environmental hazard
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Marine pollutant: Yes (DOT)
Marine pollutant: Yes (DOT)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Organic peroxides.
EMS Number: F-J,S-R
Stowage Category: D
Stowage Code: SW1 protected from sources of heat.
Segregation Code:
SG35 Stow "separated from" acids.
SG36 Stow "separated from" alkalis.
EMS Number: F-J,S-R
Stowage Category: D
Stowage Code: SW1 protected from sources of heat.
Segregation Code:
SG35 Stow "separated from" acids.
SG36 Stow "separated from" alkalis.
Additional information
Limited quantities (LQ) 500g
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E0 Not permitted as Excepted Quantity.
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E0 Not permitted as Excepted Quantity.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
94-36-0 dibenzoyl peroxide S2, S4, S5
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate S10
84-74-2 dibutyl phthalate S10
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
9 June 2023
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.