Acetyl benzoyl peroxide
Agent Name
Acetyl benzoyl peroxide
CAS Number
644-31-5
Formula
C9-H8-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetozone; Benzoyl acetyl peroxide; Benzozone; Peroxide, acetyl benzoyl; Peroxide, acetyl benzoyl (solid); [ChemIDplus] UN3105
Category
Peroxides, Organic
Description
White solid; [Hawley] Decomposes upon exposure to moisture or warmth; [Merck Index] "A solution containing less than 40% by mass of the white crystalline solid in a nonvolatile solvent."; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as a bleaching agent for edible oils and flour and a germicide/disinfectant; [HSDB]
Comments
A strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; Toxic by ingestion; [HSDB] A strong oxidizing agent; May cause severe skin burns; [Merck Index] Vapor may cause blindness within minutes; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organic peroxide type D, liquid."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: