TERT-BUTYL PEROXYBENZOATE, [TECHNICALLY PURE]

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a mild, aromatic odor. Also stored and transported as a mixture with inert solids and as a solvent slurry, to mitigate the explosion hazard.

• Explosive
• Strong Oxidizing Agent

Insoluble in water.

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TERT-BUTYL PEROXYBENZOATE explodes with great violence when rapidly heated to a critical temperature; pure form is shock sensitive and detonable [Bretherick 1979 p. 602]. Upon contact with organic matter, t-butyl peroxybenzoate can ignite or give rise to an explosion Haz. Chem. Data 1973 p. 79).

• Peroxides, Organic

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RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

• BENZOYL TERT-BUTYL PEROXIDE
• BUTYL PERBENZOATE (TERTIARY)
• CHALOXYD TBPB
• CHALOXYD TBPB-HA-M 1
• CP 02
• CP 02 (CATALYST)
• ESPEROX 10
• INTEROX TBPB-HA-M 1
• KAYABUTYL B
• LUPEROX P
• PERBENZOIC ACID, T-BUTYL ESTER
• PERBUTYL Z
• PEROXIBENZOATO DE TER-BUTILO (DOT SPANISH)
• PEROXYBENZOATE DE TERT-BUTYLE (DOT FRENCH)
• PEROXYBENZOIC ACID, T-BUTYL ESTER
• PEROXYBENZOIC ACID, TERT-BUTYL ESTER
• T-BUTYL PEROXY BENZOATE
• TC 5
• TC 5 (VULCANIZER)
• TERT-BUTYL BENZOYL PEROXIDE
• TERT-BUTYL PERBENZOATE
• TERT-BUTYL PEROXYBENZOATE
• TRIGONOX C