Agent Name |
tert-Butyl hydroperoxide |
CAS Number |
75-91-2 |
Formula |
C4-H10-O2 |
Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
Synonyms |
1,1-Dimethylethyl hydroperoxide; 1,1-Dimethylethylhydroperoxide; 2-Hydroperoxy-2-methylpropane; Cadox TBH; DE 488; DE-488; Hydroperoxide, 1,1-dimethylethyl; Hydroperoxide, tert-butyl; Hydroperoxyde de butyle tertiaire [French]; Perbutyl H; Slimicide; Slimicide DE-488; T-Butyl hydroperoxide; TBHP-70; Tertiary butyl hydroperoxide; Trigonox A-75 [Czech]; Trigonox A-W70; t-Butylhydroperoxide; terc. Butylhydroperoxid [Czech]; terc.Butylhydroperoxid [Czech]; tert-Butyl hydrogen peroxide; tert-Butylhydroperoxide; [ChemIDplus] UN3109 |
Category |
Peroxides |
Description |
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [ICSC] Odorless, colorless liquid; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate, a curing agent for polyesters, and a catalyst for polymerization; also used for bleaching and deodorizing; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes and respiratory tract; [ICSC] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
5.46 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 500 ppm/4H |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 80 deg F; |
Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TERT-BUTYL HYDROPEROXIDE
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