Agent Name | Diisopropylbenzene hydroperoxide |
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CAS Number | 26762-93-6 |
Formula | C12-H18-O2 |
Major Category | Plastics & Rubber |
Synonyms | Hydroperoxide, bis(1-methylethyl)phenyl; Hydroperoxide, diisopropylphenyl; [ChemIDplus] UN3106 |
Category | Curing Agents (Aromatic) |
Description | Colorless to pale-yellow liquid (52% solution in nonvolatile solvent); [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses | Used to make hydroquinone and resorcinol, as an initiator for cold SBR polymerization, and as a curing agent for polyester resins; [HSDB] |
Comments | A strong oxidizing agent; Fire risk if in contact with organic substances; [Hawley] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; In an acute inhalation study, 50% of animals died when exposed to 5.59 mg/l; Caused skin necrosis in a 4 day skin irritation test in rabbits; [HSDB] |
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Vapor Pressure | 0.00231 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organic peroxide type D, solid." |
Adverse Effects | |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |