| Agent Name |
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide |
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| CAS Number |
1338-23-4 |
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| Formula |
C8-H16-O4 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
2-Butanone peroxide; Butanox LPT; Butanox M 105; Butanox M 50; Chaloxyd MEKP HA 1; Chaloxyd MEKP-HA 1; Chaloxyd MEKP-LA 1; Esperfoam FR; Ethyl methyl ketone peroxide; FR 222; HI-Point 180; HI-Point 90; HI-Point PD-1; Kayamek A; Kayamek M; Ketonox; Lucidol DDM 9; Lucidol delta X; Lupersol DDA 30; Lupersol DDM; Lupersol DEL; Lupersol DNF; Lupersol DSW; Lupersol delta X; MEK peroxide; MEKPO; Mepox; Methyl ethyl ketone hydroperoxide; Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide; Methylethylketonhydroperoxide; Permek G; Permek N; Quickset Extra; Quickset super; Sprayset MEKP; Superox 46-710; Thermacure; Trigonox M 50; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Peroxides |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. [Note: Explosive decomposition occurs at 230 degrees F.]; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a curing agent in the production of plastics, adhesives, lacquers, and fiberglass; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Liquid causes second or third degree burns after short contact. [CHRIS] Corrosive to the eyes, skin, and upper respiratory tract; [ICSC] After ingestion, effects include corrosion and hepatic failure. [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| Ceiling (ACGIH) |
0.2 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 200 ppm/4H |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 180 deg F; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 2-BUTANONE PEROXIDE
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