Product Identification

Product Name

2-Ethyl-hexaneperoxoic acid 1,1-dimethylethyl ester

Synonyms

Hexaneperoxoic acid, 2-ethyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
tert-Butyl 2-ethylhexaneperoxoate
tert-Butyl 2-ethylperoxyhexanoate
tert-Butyl peroxy(2-ethyl)hexanoate
tert-Butyl peroxy-2-ethylhexanoate, not more than 50%, with phlegmatizer (UN 2888)

CAS

3006-82-4

Formula

C12H24O3

Molecular Weight

216.32

EINECS

221-110-7

Beilstein/Gmelin

2248900

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Colorless liquid with a sweet odor.

Solubility in water

Insoluble.

Melting Point

83

Boiling Point

265

Vapor Pressure

3.4

Density

0.891 g/cm3 (20 C)

Partition Coefficient

2.85

Vapor Density

7.5

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove material from skin immediately. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store below 10 C. Keep away from heat, sparks, flames and combustible materials. Keep container closed.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

See Inhalation.

Inhalation

May cause severe injury or burns.

Skin

See Inhalation.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Hazards

Sensitive to temperature rises. Above a given Control Temperature they decompose violently and catch fire. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). May ignite spontaneously if exposed to air. May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.

UN (DOT)

2143, 2888

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

The temperature of the substance must be maintained at or below the Control Temperature at all times. SMALL FIRES: Water spray or fog is preferred; if water not available use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or regular foam. LARGE FIRES: Flood fire area with water from a distance. Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. BEWARE OF POSSIBLE CONTAINER EXPLOSION. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn.

Fire Potential

May explode from heat, contamination or loss of temperature control. Particularly sensitive to temperature rises.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. SMALL SPILLS: Take up with inert, damp, noncombustible material using clean non-sparking tools and place into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizers, strong reducing agents.

Decomposition

Decomposition products are flammable.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2143, 2888

Hazard Class

5.2