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Identification
- Name:
- benzoyl peroxide, dibenzoyl peroxide@benzoyl peroxide, dibenzoyl peroxide@dibenzoyl peroxide
- Synonyms:
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- PEROXIDO DE BENZOILO
- PEROXIDO DE DIBENZOILO
- CAS:
- 94-36-0
- EC/EINECS:
- 202-327-6
- Molecular Formula:
- C14H10O4
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0225
- Uses:
- paint additive catalyst pesticide
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Unstable explosives
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Flammable gases
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
H Phrases
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H241 : Heating may cause a fire or explosion
Org. Perox. (Cat. B) : Organic peroxide
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H319 : Causes serious eye irritation
Eye Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation
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H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction
Skin Sens. (Cat. 1) : Respiratory/skin sensitization
Specific health risks
As per IARC ?
Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.
Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.
Environmental regulations
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
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Substances under evaluation. PACT ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).