110-22-5 ACETYL PEROXIDE

Name: ACETYL PEROXIDE
Synonyms: Acetylperoxide (8CI); Diacetylperoxide; NSC 669; Peroyl A
CAS Number:110-22-5
Molecular Formula:C4H6 O4
Molecular Weight:118.04
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Density:1.163g/cm³
Boiling Point:121.4°Cat760mmHg
Flash Point:32.2°C
Safety Description:Severe skin and eye irritant. Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Dangerous fire hazard by spontaneous chemical reaction. A powerful oxidizing agent; can cause ignition of organic materials on contact. Severe explosion hazard when shocked or exposed to heat. It may explode spontaneously in storage and should be used as soon as prepared. It will react with water or steam to produce heat; can react vigorously with reducing materials; emits toxic fumes on contact with acid or acid fumes. To fight fire, use CO₂, dry chemical.

Storage and Handling: Must be kept below 27° and not warmed over 30°. Do not add to hot materials. Do not add accelerator to this material. Store in original container with vented cap. Avoid bodily contact. This material is nearly always stored and handled as a 25% solution in an inert solvent. See also ACETYL PEROXIDE 25% solution (in dimethyl phthalate); and PEROXIDES, ORGANIC.
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