tert-butyl peroxypivalate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice

Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Remove from exposure, lie down.

In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water.

Eye contact

In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Ingestion

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water, if a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Do NOT induce vomiting. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons:

High volume water jet

Specific hazards during fire fighting:

Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray. Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:

Use personal protective equipment.

Further information:

Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions

Wear respiratory protection. Wear personal protective equipment.

Environmental precautions

Avoid subsoil penetration. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Do not contaminate water. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. Do not let product enter drains.

Methods for cleaning up

Remove mechanically and with care (e.g. with clean polyethylene plastic shovel). Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations.

Additional advice

Never add other substances or waste material to product residue. Move product residue to a safe place and dispose of properly.

Handling and storage

Advice on protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid shock and friction

Storage:

Requirements for storage areas and containers:

Electrical installations / working materials must comply with the technological safety standards. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Keep container tightly closed. No smoking.

Further information on storage conditions:

Avoid impurities (e.g. rust, dust, ash), risk of decomposition.

Advice on common storage:

Store apart from other dangerous and incompatible substances

Storage temperature:

-15 to -5 °C

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

3113

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE C, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED

Chemical name:

tert-butyl peroxypivalate

Class or division:

Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Division 5.2

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

3113

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE C, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED

Chemical name:

tert-butyl peroxypivalate

Language:

English

Class or division:

Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Division 5.2

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

3313

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE C, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED (tert-butyl peroxypivalate)

Chemical name:

tert-butyl peroxypivalate

Class or division:

Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Division 5.2

EmS code:

F-F

S-R

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

3113

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE C, LIQUID, TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED (tert-butyl peroxypivalate)

Chemical name:

tert-butyl peroxypivalate

Class or division:

Class 5: Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides; Division 5.2

Remarks

SpecialProvisions

Exposure controls / personal protection

General advice

Provide adequate ventilation.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection: respirator with ABEK filter

Hand protection: Skin should be washed after contact.

Glove thickness: 0.5 mm

Break through time: >=8 h

Material: butyl-rubber

Eve protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles Face protection

Skin and body protection: Protective suit, Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Hygiene measures:  Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid:  Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Materials to avoid: Accelerators, strong acids and bases, heavy metal salts, reduction mediums; Avoid impurities (e.g. rust, dust, ash), risk of decomposition.

Hazardous decomposition products: Irritant, caustic, flammable, noxious/toxic gases and vapours can develop in the case of fire and decomposition.

Thermal decomposition: ca. 25 °C

Method: SADT (UN test H.4) SADT possible at temperatures above approximately 25 °C.

Hazardous reactions: General Information: Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Disposal considerations

Advice on disposal and packaging:

Disposal: Dispose of in conjunction with appropriate waste disposal authorities and in accordance with disposal regulations.