Diacetyl peroxide
Agent Name
Diacetyl peroxide
CAS Number
110-22-5
Formula
C4-H6-O4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetyl peroxide; Acetyl peroxide, not >25% in solution (UN2084) (DO); Diacetylperoxide; Peroxide, diacetyl; Peroyl A; Acetyl peroxide, solid, or >25% in solution [Forbidden]; Diacetyl peroxide, solid, or >25% in solution [Forbidden]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Peroxides, Organic
Description
Colorless solid; Available as 25% solution in dimethyl phthalate; [Hawley] mp = 30 deg C; [ChemIDplus]
Sources/Uses
Used as initiator and catalyst for resins; [Hawley]
Comments
A tumorigen and severe eye irritant; [RTECS] A moderate fire and severe explosion hazard; A strong skin and eye irritant; [Hawley] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; 2 drops of a 30% solutions caused severe corneal damage when tested in rabbits; [HSDB] May cause severe injury or burns to skin and eyes; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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