Uses
Germicide; in bleaching of flour and food oils.
General Description
A solution containing less than 40% by mass of the white crystalline solid in a nonvolatile solvent. Dilution moderates reactivity of the pure solvent. Irritating to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Air & Water Reactions
Decomposed by water [Hawley].
Reactivity Profile
Acetyl benzoyl peroxide SOLUTION [<= 40% PEROXIDE] is a powerful oxidizing agent. Reacts with reducing agents (including many common organic materials). These reactions may lead to ignition. Decomposes when heated.
Potential Exposure
Used in disinfectants, to bleach flour; and in medications.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any contact lenses at once, and irrigate immediately for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. If this chemical contacts the skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately with soap and water. If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure, begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be delayed.
Shipping
UN3105 Organic peroxide type D, liquid, Hazard Class: 5.2; Labels: 5.2-Organic peroxide, Technical Name Required
Incompatibilities
Acetyl benzoyl peroxide is an organic peroxide which can detonate if shocked, heated, or on contact with contaminants. A powerful oxidizer. Violent reaction with many compounds, including reducing agents; chemically active metals; combustible materials, strong acids, alkaline earth sulfides, aluminum carbides, aluminum, amines, calcium sulfide, carbides, chlorine trifluoride, glycerin, hydrides, hydrochloric acid, hydrogen peroxide, hydrogen sulfide, hydroxylamine, magnesium, metal powders, metal sulfides, molybdenum, phenylhydrazine, phosphorous red/friction, phosphorous trichloride, silicon, sulfides, sulfur, sulfur dioxide, sulfur/friction, sulfuric acid, tungsten, hydrogen trisulfide. Avoid contact with moisture, water, steam, sources of ignition, combustible materials. Not compatible with strong bases; reducing materials; other oxidizers
Chemical Properties
Acetyl benzoyl peroxide is a white crystalline solid, forming needles.
