| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane | 【Synonyms】
(1,1,4,4-Tetramethyl-1,4-butanediyl)bis(1,1-dimethylethyl) peroxide
2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)hexane
Di-tert-Butyl 1,1,4,4-tetramethyltetramethylene diperoxide
Varox | 【CAS】
78-63-7 | 【Formula】
C16H34O4 | 【Molecular Weight】
290.5 | 【EINECS】
201-128-1 | 【RTECS】
MO1835000 | 【RTECS Class】
Other | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
1863369 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Clear, colorless to light yellow liquid. | 【Solubility in water】
Insoluble | 【Melting Point】
7.8 | 【Boiling Point】
306 | 【Vapor Pressure】
0.0014 (25 C) | 【Density】
0.877 g/cm3 (20 C) | 【Partition Coefficient】
5.93 | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
52.5 kJ/mol | 【Refractive Index】
1.42 (25 C) |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. | 【Inhalation】
IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used. | 【Skin】
IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment. | 【Eyes】
First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | 【Handling】
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Inhalation】
May cause severe injury or burns. | 【Skin】
See Inhalation. | 【Eyes】
See Inhalation. | 【Hazards】
May explode from heat or contamination. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. | 【UN (DOT)】
2155, 2156 |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Wear protective gloves and clothing and safety goggles. | 【Respirators】
Wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. | 【Exposure Effects】
The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
106 | 【Fire Fighting】
SMALL FIRES: Water spray or fog is preferred; if water not available use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or regular foam. LARGE FIRES: Flood fire area with water from a distance. Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams. Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Do not move cargo or vehicle if cargo has been exposed to heat. Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. ALWAYS stay away from tanks engulfed in fire. For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. | 【Fire Potential】
May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect. |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Keep substance wet using water spray. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. SMALL SPILLS: Take up with inert, damp, noncombustible material using clean non-sparking tools and place into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Incompatibilities】
Organic compounds can ignite on contact with concentrated peroxides, strongly reduced material such as sulfides, nitrides, and hydrides | 【Stability】
Unstable material. | 【Combustion Products】
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
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