SAFETY DATA SHEET

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006

BUTANOX M-60
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product label name
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, solution in dimethyl phthalate
Supplier
Akzo Nobel Polymer Chemicals bv
Stationsstraat 77
PO Box 247
NL-3800 AE Amersfoort
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31-33 4676767

www.akzonobel-polymerchemicals.com
E-mail address of person responsible for safety data sheet
jaco.wessels@akzonobel.com
Emergency telephone
+ 31 570679211 (Fax. + 31 570679801)
Akzo Nobel Chemicals-Deventer-NL
Intended use
Curing agent
Date of last issue / Revision #
2007/11/13 / 3.41
Chemical family
peroxides

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
May cause fire.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes burns.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product is to be considered as a preparation in conformance to EC directives.
Information on hazardous ingredients
Chemical description
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, solution in dimethyl phthalate
Composition / information on ingredients
Number % w/w CAS-number Chemical name
1 30 - 39 001338-23-4 Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
2 55 - 70 000131-11-3 Dimethyl phthalate
3 1- 5 000078-93-3 Methyl ethyl ketone

Annex-1 number EC-number Symbol(s) Risk-phrase(s)

1 215-661-2 CE R02 R07 R22 R34
2 205-011-6 none
3 606-002-00-3 201-159-0 F Xi R11 R36 R66 R67
Other information
Balance: non-hazardous ingredients.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

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Symptoms and effects
Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns. Causes injury to the cornea and eyelids. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
First aid
General
Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Oxygen may additionally be given, by
trained personnel, if it is available. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin
Immediately start continuous flushing of skin with water for at least 15 minutes, while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean or destroy contaminated shoes.
Eye
Immediately start continuous flushing of eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, contact
lenses should be removed during the flushing, by trained personnel. Hold the eyelids apart during the
flushing to ensure rinsing the entire surface of the eye and lids with water. Get medical attention
immediately.
Ingestion
DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately by calling a physician or a poison control
center. If victim is conscious and alert, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious or convulsing person. If vomiting occurs, the patient should lie on their left side while
vomiting to reduce the risk of aspiration.
Advice to physician
Persons with pre-existing skin, respiratory, and/or central nervous system disease may be at increased risk if
exposed to this material.

This material is severely corrosive to the eyes and may cause delayed keratitis. The normally prescribed 15
minute eye irrigation after exposure may be difficult because of the severe pain. The prior installation of a
topical ocular anesthetic is essential to facilitate a comprehensive ocular lavage. If swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. Give patient plenty of water to drink. Ingestion of this corrosive material may result in severe
ulceration, inflammation, and possible perforation of the upper alimentary tract, with hemorrhage and fluid loss.
Aspiration of this material during induced emesis can result in severe lung injury. Contact a Poison Control
Center for additional treatment information. Treat any additional effects symptomatically.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
waterspray, alcohol resistant foam, sand, dry chemical powder, CO2.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
halones.
Hazardous decomposition/
combustion products
CO2, Carbon monoxide.
Acetic acid, Formic acid, Propanoic acid, Methyl ethyl ketone.
Protective equipment
Firefighters must wear fire resistant protective equipment. Wear approved respirator and protective gloves.
Other information
Evacuate all non-essential personnel. Extinguish a small fire with powder or carbon dioxide then apply water to
prevent re-ignition. Cool closed containers with water. Water used to extinguish a fire should not be allowed to
enter the drainage system or water courses. After a fire, ventilate thoroughly the area and soak with water,
clean the walls and metallic surfaces.
Fire and explosion hazard
CAUTION: reignition may occur. Decomposition under effect of heating (See also Section Hazardous
decomposition products). If involved in a fire, it will support combustion. Vapours may form explosive mixtures
with air. In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Do not breathe fumes/vapour. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. For personal protection see Section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter drains or water courses.
Methods for cleaning up
Stop leakage if possible. Eliminate all sources of ignition, and do not generate flames or sparks. Transfer
remaining product from leaking container to a clean and suitable container. Cover the remainder with inert
absorbent (e.g. vermiculite) for disposal. Keep contents moist. The waste should NOT be confined. Flush
surroundings with large amounts of water.
Other information
CAUTION: reignition may occur. Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Vapours may travel
to a source of ignition and flash back. Evacuate personnel to safe area.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Never weigh out in the storage room. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Do not pipet by mouth. Do not
breathe fumes/vapour. Handle in well ventilated areas. Eliminate all sources of ignition, and do not generate
flames or sparks. Keep away from reducing agents (e.g. amines), acids, alkalies and heavy metal compounds
(e.g. accelerators, driers, metal soaps). Keep product and emptied container away from heat and sources of
ignition. Confinement must be avoided. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid Incompatible materials (See
Section 10).
Fire and explosion prevention
Use explosion protected equipment. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Vapours are heavier
than air and may spread along floors. Use non-sparking tools in area's where explosive vapor air mixtures may
occur. Do not cut or weld on or near this container even when empty.
Storage requirements
Store in accordance with local/national regulations. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Store
in a dry well ventilated place away from sources of heat and direct sunlight. Store separate from other
chemicals. Keep only in the original container. Keep container upright to prevent leakage.
Storage
For maximum quality store below: 25 °C.
Other information
It is recommended to use electrical equipment of temperature group T3. However, autoignition can never be
excluded. Wash hands thoroughly after handling or contact. Keep working clothing separately and do not take
them home.
NR-7-UK-HSE Guidance (07)
A COSHH assessment necessary to ensure compliance.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering controls
Ensure good ventilation and local exhaustion of the working area. Explosion proof ventilation recommended.
Personal protection
Respiratory
In case of insufficient ventilation wear suitable respiratory equipment (respirator with Filter A).
Hand
Wear suitable protective gloves of neoprene or synthetic rubber.
Eye
Wear eye/face protection.

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Skin and body
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Other information
Emergency-shower and facilities for rinsing eyes must be accessible. Launder clothes before reuse.

Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide

Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) 1.5 mg/m³
Dimethyl phthalate
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) 10 mg/m³
Time Weighted Average (TWA) 5 mg/m³
Methyl ethyl ketone
skin Can be absorbed through skin.
Short Term Exposure Limit (STEL) 899 mg/m³
Time Weighted Average (TWA) 600 mg/m³

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
clear liquid
Color
colorless
Odor
faint
Boiling point/range
not applicable (Decomposes)
Melting point/range
Solidifies at or below -10°C / 14°F
Flash point
Above the SADT value
Flammability
Decomposition products may be flammable.
Explosive properties
no
Oxidizing properties
not applicable
Vapour pressure
not determined
Density
1170 kg/m³ (20°C / 68°F)
Specific gravity = 1.17 (20°C / 68°F)
Bulk density
not applicable
Solubility in water
Partly miscible with water (20°C / 68°F)
Solubility in other solvents
Miscible with phthalates (20°C / 68°F)
pH value
slightly acidic

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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water
not determined
Relative vapour density (air=1)
not determined
Viscosity
25 mPa.s (20°C / 68°F)
Active oxygen content
9.8 -10.0 %
Peroxide content
36 %
Autoignition temperature
Test method not applicable (See Section 7)
SADT
60 °C. See also Section 10.
Explosion limits
not determined
Volatile %
not determined

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability
SADT - (Self accelerating decomposition temperature) is the lowest temperature at which self
accelerating decomposition may occur with a substance in the packaging as used in transport. A
dangerous self-accelerating decomposition reaction and, under certain circumstances, explosion or fire
can be caused by thermal decomposition at and above the following temperature: 60 °C. Contact with
incompatible substances can cause decomposition at or below the SADT 60 °C.
Conditions to avoid
To maintain quality store in original closed container below: 25 °C.
Confinement must be avoided.
Incompatibles
Avoid contact with rust, iron and Copper. Contact with incompatible materials such as acids, alkalies, heavy
metals and reducing agents will result in hazardous decomposition. Do not mix with peroxide accelerators. Use
only Stainless steel 316, PVC, polyethylene or glass-lined equipment.
Polymerization
Polymerization does not occur.
Decomposition
Hazardous decomposition products; Acetic acid, Formic acid, Propanoic acid, Methyl ethyl ketone.
Other information
Emergency procedures will vary depending on conditions. The customer must have an emergency response
plan in place. Contact Akzo Nobel for assistance with developing an emergency response plan.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No experimental toxicological data on the preparation as such available. The following data are applicable to
the ingredient(s) listed below.
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, 40 % in Dimethyl phthalate
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50
rat:1017 mg/kg

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Dermal LD50
rat:4000 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50
rat:17 mg/l ; 4 hours exposure time
Irritation
Skin
Corrosive
Eye
Corrosive
Sensitization
Not sensitizing
Genotoxicity
Ames test: Not mutagenic
Dimethyl phthalate
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50
rat: >2400 mg/kg
Dermal LD50
rabbit: >10.000 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50
9300 mg/m³ (6.5 hours )
Irritation
Skin
Mildly irritating
Eye
Minimally irritating
Methyl ethyl ketone
Acute toxicity
Oral LD50
rat: 2737 mg/kg
Dermal LD50
rabbit 6480 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50
rat 23.5000 mg/m³
Irritation
Skin
Moderately irritating
Eye
Moderately irritating

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No experimental ecological data are available on the preparation as such. The following data are applicable to
the ingredient(s) listed below.
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, 40 % in Dimethyl phthalate
Ecotoxicity
fish
Acute toxicity, 96h-LC50 = 44.2 mg/l. ( Poecilia reticulata.)

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bacteria
Activated sludge respiration inhibition test EC50 = 48.0 mg/l.
Fate
Degradation Biotic
Readily biodegradable ( Closed bottle test ).
Dimethyl phthalate
Ecotoxicity
fish
Lepomis macrochirus: 96h-LC50: 420 ppm
algae
Selenastrum capricornutum: 39.8 mg/l ( 96h-IC50 )
Fate
Degradation Biotic
Readily biodegradable.
Other information
Bio Concentration Factor (BCF) fish 5.4 (24 hours )
Methyl ethyl ketone
Ecotoxicity
fish
Lepomis macrochirus: 96h-LC50: 3.22 g/l
Fate
Degradation Biotic
Readily biodegradable.
Other information
Naturally occuring substance

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product
Due to the high risk of contamination recycling/recovery is not recommended. Waste disposal in accordance
with regulations (most probably controlled incineration).
Contaminated packaging
According to local regulations. Emptied container might retain product residues. Follow all warnings even after
the container is emptied.
Other information
For further advice contact manufacturer.
Waste code number
Waste should be regarded as special waste for disposal. Please refer to your specific industry in the European
Waste Catalogue.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land transport
Class
5.2
Classification Code
P1
RID class
5.2

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Substance Identification No.
3105
TREM-Card or ERG number
CEFIC TEC(R)- 52GP1-L
UN number
3105
Proper Shipping Name
Organic peroxide type D, liquid ( Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide )
Required labels
5.2

Sea transport (IMDG-code/ IMO)

Class
5.2
UN number
3105
EMS
F-J, S-R
Marine pollutant
no
Proper Shipping Name
Organic peroxide type D, liquid ( Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide )
Other information
Label(s): 5.2

Air transport (ICAO-TI/ IATA-DGR)

UN number
3105
Class
5.2
Proper Shipping Name
Organic peroxide type D, liquid ( Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide )
Other information
Label(s); 5.2

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Product label name
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, solution in dimethyl phthalate
Labelling according to EC directives
EC-number
not applicable

R(isk) phrase(s)
Code Description

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R07. May cause fire.
R22. Harmful if swallowed.
R34. Causes burns.

S(afety) phrase(s)
Code Description
S03/07. Keep container tightly closed in a cool place.
S14B. Keep away from reducing agents (e.g. amines), acids, alkalies and heavy metal
compounds (e.g. accelerators, driers, metal soaps).
S26. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S36/37/39. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
S50D. Do not mix with peroxide-accelerators or reducing agents.

A E
Symbol(s)

CORROSIVE OXIDIZING

Other information
Substance and/or product listed in Directive 96/82/EC.
German Water Hazard Class (WGK)
1 (VwVwS Anhang 4 Nr. 3)

16. OTHER INFORMATION

R-phrase information
Chemical name R(isk) phrase(s)
Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide R02 R07 R22 R34 Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire or other sources of
ignition May cause fire Harmful if swallowed Causes burns
Dimethyl phthalate none none
Methyl ethyl ketone R11 R36 R66 R67 Highly flammable Irritating to eyes Repeated exposure may
cause skin dryness or cracking Vapours may cause
drowsiness and dizziness

History
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Revision
3.41
Composed by
J.W. Wessels - Regulatory Affairs - Europe.
Changes were made in section
Information content globally harmonized.
This information only concerns the above mentioned product and does not need to be valid if used with other product(s) or in any process. The information is to our best present
knowledge correct and complete and is given in good faith but without warranty. It remains the user's own responsibility to make sure that the information is appropriate and complete
for his special use of this product.

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