| Agent Name | Diisopropylbenzene hydroperoxide |
|---|---|
| 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] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| 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 |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Diisopropylbenzene hydroperoxide
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]
Exposure Assessment
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
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank:
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap