Bis(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide

Agent Name
Bis(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide
CAS Number
133-14-2
Formula
C14-H6-Cl4-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Bis(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bis(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl)peroxide; Cadox TDP; Cadox TS; Cadox TS 40,50; Luperco CST; Siloprene CL 40; TC 2; TC 2 (peroxide); Peroxide, bis(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl); Di-2,4-dichlorobenzoyl peroxide, >75% with water; [ChemIDplus] C 2; C 2 (crosslinking agent); Chaloxyd DCLBP 50psi; DCBP; Di-(2,4-dichlorobenzoyl) peroxide; O,O',P,P'-Tetrachlorodibenzoyl peroxide; [CAMEO] Bis(2,4-dichlorophenyl)peroxyanhydride; Perkadox PD; NOVIPER DB 50; [ECHA REACH Registrations] 2,4-Dichlorobenzoyl peroxide; Peroxide Curing Agent; [Gelest MSDS] UN3106
Category
Peroxides, Organic
Description
Paste; [ECHA REACH Registrations] 50% in poly(dimethylsiloxane): Off-white paste with mild odor; [Gelest MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make polymer preparations and compounds and rubber and plastic products; [ECHA REACH Registrations]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 225 mg/kg; [RTECS] Changes in hematology, clinical chemistry, and histopathology of the liver, thyroid gland, testes, and epididymis observed in 28-day oral study of rats at 1,000 mg/kg/day; [EPA - TSCATS] See "Bis(4-chlorobenzoyl) peroxide."
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Exposure Assessment

Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for " The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for " Organic peroxide type D, solid."

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

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