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SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT(S):
BENZOYL PEROXIDE HARDENER (50% w/w)
Supplier In Australia:
Address:
26 - 30 Charles Street, St Marys, Australia. 2760 Telephone Number:
Emergency Telephone:
+61 2 96732555 (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) Supplier In NZ:
Address:
39 Burrows Street, Tauranga, New Zealand Telephone Number:
Emergency Telephone:
+64 7 557 1638 (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) Recommended Use:
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification:
• HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
• DANGEROUS GOODS. (According to the criteria of ADG Code and NZ 5433.)
CLASSIFICATION
HAZARD STATEMENT
CATEGORY
CATEGORY
Aquatic Environment – Long Term Hazard Hazard Symbols:
Precautionary Statements:
• Obtain special instructions for use. • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. • Keep/store away from clothing/combustible materials. • Keep only in the original container. • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. • Wash hands thoroughly after handling. • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. • IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water. • If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. • Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. • Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. • If eye irritation persists: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. • Store at temperatures not exceeding 50°C. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Entity / Hazardous Component
CAS Numbers
Proportion by wt.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Route of Exposure
First Aid Measures
Ingestion:
Give a glass of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Place patients head downwards if vomiting occurs. Prevent it entering lungs, as aspiration of material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Immediately irrigate with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Inhaled:
Give fresh air, careful not to become a casualty yourself. Remove and loosen clothing. If breathing is normal make patient comfortable and keep warm till recovered. If breathing is difficult ensure the airways are clear and have a qualified person give oxygen from a face mask. If breathing has stopped commence (EAR) and if cardiac arrest has occurred, commence (CPR) and get medical advice/attention urgently. Advice To Doctor:
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, Carbon Dioxide or Dry Chemical Powder for a small fire.
For a large fire use large quantities of fine water spray.
Hazards from Combustion Products: If involved in a fire, toxic materials such as carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, isocyanate vapour, traces of hydrogen cyanide,
hydrogen chloride gas, hydrogen fluoride gas, various chlorine and/or fluorine compounds as well
as hydrocarbons may form. Liberates oxygen, which will support combustion. Liberates heat.
Precautions for Firefighters: Heating can cause rupture of containers with explosive force. If
safe do so, remove all sources of ignition and any containers from the path of the fire. Keep cool
with water spray.
Burns fiercely when ignited. Organic peroxides provide oxygen for combustion so simple
smothering actions are not effective against established fires. Due to the possibility of re-ignition,
extinguished residues must be thoroughly cooled before approaching.
Firefighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus with a full face and operated in the
positive pressure mode.
Hazchem Code:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: In case of an accidental release or spill, evacuate the danger area. Wear
the correct Personal Protective Equipment (See section 8 of SDS). Do not breathe vapours.
Extinguish all ignition sources and shut off the source of the spill. Ventilate the area.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release to the environment by bunding or covering drains.

Containment: Contain and absorb the spill with absorbent material such as sand, soil or
vermiculite. Transfer the material into drums, using non-sparking tools. Seal and label the drums.
Contact the appropriate waste management authority for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions For Safe Handling: Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (See Section
8 of the SDS) when using this product. Ground the container and receiving equipment whilst
using. Only use non-sparking tools and take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Only use in a well-ventilated area or preferably apply the product in a spray paint booth with an
adequate exhaust system and explosion-proof electrical, ventilation, and lighting equipment.
Never eat, drink or smoke whilst handling this product. Always wash hands thoroughly after using
this product and before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet.
Conditions For Safe Storage: Keep containers away from heat/sparks/open flames/ hot
surfaces. Store containers in a well-ventilated area and away sources of ignition, oxidising agents,
other materials and/or foodstuffs. Store containers in a cool place, at temperatures not exceeding
50°C and out of direct sunlight. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use and check
regularly for leaks. Store locked up. Store in accordance with local statutory requirements and
applicable standards for Organic Peroxides, eg. AS 2714.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits:
TLV –TWA (mg/m3)

Engineering Controls: Ensure sufficient ventilation to maintain concentration below exposure
standard. Only use in a well ventilated area or preferably apply the product in a spray paint booth
with an adequate exhaust system. Keep containers sealed when not in use. Earth any mixing
vessels when using this product.
Personal Protection: Skin contact should be avoided by wearing impervious work clothing, boots
and Neoprene or PVC gloves. Eyes should be protected by chemical goggles or safety glasses
fitted with side shields (Refer to AS/NZS 1337). If an inhalation risk exists, an organic vapour
respirator or a self-contained breathing apparatus, with a full face and operated in the positive
pressure mode, should be used. Ensure cartridges are correct for the potential air contamination
(Refer to AS/NZS 1715 and 1716).
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid all ignition sources, incompatible materials and exposure to direct
sunlight. Never mix directly with accelerators or promoters. Do not return unused product to
original container.
Incompatible Materials: Acids, alkalis, reducing agents, oxidising agents, rust, transition metals
and their compounds (such as iron, copper, brass, bronze, cobalt, nickel, lead), resins, promoters,
accelerators and combustible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: If involved in a fire, toxic materials such as carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, isocyanate vapour, traces of hydrogen cyanide,
hydrogen chloride gas, hydrogen fluoride gas and various chlorine and fluorine compounds and
hydrocarbons may form. Liberates oxygen, which will support combustion. Liberates heat.
Hazardous Reactions: See Incompatible Materials.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

There is no data available on this product itself. The following information (where available)
relates to the individual ingredients of the product.
Acute Toxicity – Oral:
Ingredient
Value (LD50)
GHS Category
Health Effects:
Acute:
Chronic:
Acute Toxicity – Dermal:
Ingredient
Value (LD50)
GHS Category

Health Effects:
Chronic:
Acute Toxicity – Inhalation:
Ingredient
Value (LC50)
GHS Category
Health Effects:
Chronic:
Skin Corrosion/Irritation:
GHS Category
Health Effects:
Chronic:
Eye Damage/Irritation:
GHS Category

Health Effects: Causes serious eye irritation.
Acute: Causes redness, tearing or blurred vision.
Chronic: Will cause discomfort and may cause redness, itching or blurred vision.
Respiratory or Skin Sensitation:
GHS Category

Health Effects: May cause allergic skin reaction.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity:
GHS Category

Health Effects:
Carcinogenicity:
GHS Category

Health Effects:
Toxic To Reproduction:
GHS Category

Health Effects: May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single
GHS Category
Exposure):
Not Available

Health Effects:
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated
GHS Category
Exposure):
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Phthalate

Health Effects: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Aspiration Hazard
GHS Category

Health Effects:
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Precautions: Avoid release to the environment, the product should not be
allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.
There is no data available on this product itself. The following information (where available)
relates to the individual ingredients of the product.

Hazardous To The Aquatic Environment – Acute Hazard:
Ingredient
Value (LC50)
GHS Category
Effects:
Hazardous To The Aquatic Environment – Long Term Hazard:
Ingredient
Value (LC50)
GHS Category
Effects: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Exotoxic To Terrestrial Vertebrates:

Ingredient
Value (LD50)
NZ Category
Effects:

Persistence and Degradability: No information available.
Bioaccumulative Potential: No information available.
Mobility in Soil: No information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Contact the relevant waste management authority. Normally suitable for incineration by an approved agent. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

ADG (Land):
NZS 5433:
IMGD (Sea):
ICAO/IATA (Air):
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Date of Issue: 04/07/13 Replaces Issue Dated: 01/02/10 The above information has been presented in good faith and is accurate to the best of our knowledge, at the time of preparation. All of the information supplied herein is related only to the health and safety issues of the product. Users should assume all responsibility for its use, as the conditions under which this product is used are beyond our control. For technical information on the use of this product users should consult the appropriate Technical Data Sheet. END OF SDS

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