tert-Amyl hydroperoxide Property

Melting point:

-70°C

Boiling point:

135.3°C (rough estimate)

Density 

0.905

vapor pressure 

43.2hPa at 25℃

refractive index 

1.5000 (estimate)

Flash point:

41℃

pka

12.71±0.50(Predicted)

form 

A liquid or gas

Odor

clear water-wh. liq. or gas, sharp odor

Water Solubility 

63.25g/L at 20℃

LogP

2.9

EPA Substance Registry System

tert-Amyl hydroperoxide (3425-61-4)

Safety

Risk Statements 

7-11-52/53-68

Safety Statements 

3/7-14-16-23-36/37/39-61

RIDADR 

3107

HS Code 

29096000

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 863 mg/kg 85GMAT -,21,82

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H242Heating may cause a fire

H302Harmful if swallowed

H311Toxic in contact with skin

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H331Toxic if inhaled

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P220Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials.

P234Keep only in original container.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P322Specific measures (see …on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P361Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405Store locked up.

P411Store at temperatures not exceeding … oC/…oF.

P420Store away from other materials.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

tert-Amyl hydroperoxide Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

tert-AmylHydroperoxide is a free radical initiator; used in preparation of low-dielectric high-strength resin compound, prepreg and laminate.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 68, p. 643, 1946 DOI: 10.1021/ja01208a034

Flammability and Explosibility

Flammable

Safety Profile

Poison by intraperitoneal route. Moderately toxic by ingestion.When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.