| Agent Name |
Cyclohexanone peroxide |
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| CAS Number |
78-18-2 |
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| Formula |
C12-H22-O5 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Cyclohexanol, 1-((1-hydroperoxycyclohexyl)dioxy)-; 1-Hydroperoxycyclohexyl-1-hydroxycyclohexyl peroxide;1-Hydroxy-1`-hydroperoxydicyclohexyl peroxide; Perhexa P; [HSDB] |
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| Category |
Peroxides |
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| Description |
Odorless thick white liquid; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a catalyst for polyester coatings in the aerospace industry; [Kanerva, p. 806] |
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| Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in aircraft manufacturing workers; [Kanerva, p. 805-7] Blistering of the skin from prolonged contact; Methemoglobinemia in high-dose animal feeding studies; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
7.07 x 10 -07 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 315 deg F; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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