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Safety Data Sheet
1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1. Product identifier
CATALIZZATORE PASTA
Benzoyl peroxide
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Hardener for polyester unsatured resins
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Tenax Spa
Via I Maggio, 226
Volargne
+39 045 6887593
+39 045 6862456
e-mail address of the competent personresponsible for the Safety Data Sheet tenax@tenax.it
TENAX USA 1408 Center Park Drive, 28217 Charlotte Tel. 001 704 583 1173
Fax 001 704 583 3166 info@tenaxusa.com
1.4. Emergency telephone number
1-800-5355053 (1-352-323-3500 international)
2. Hazards identification.
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture.
The product is classified as hazardous pursuant to the provisions set forth in Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC and/or ECRegulation 1272/2008 (CLP) (and subsequent amendments and supplements). The product thus requires a safety datasheet thatcomplies with the provisions of EC Regulationn 1907/2006 and subsequent amendments. Any additional information concerning the risks for health and/or the environment are given in sections 11 and 12 of this sheet.
The full wording of the Risk (R) and hazard (H) phrases is given in section 16 of the sheet.
2.2. Label elements.
Hazard labelling pursuant to Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC and subsequent amendments and supplements.
MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
KEEP AWAY FROM ACID, BASIC, PEROXIDE, AMINES.
S36/37/39
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE PROTECTION.
IF SWALLOWED, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW THIS CONTAINER OR LABEL.
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Contains:
2.3. Other hazards.
3. Composition/information on ingredients.
3.1. Substances.
3.2. Mixtures.
Contains:
Identification.
Classification 67/548/EEC.
Classification 1272/2008 (CLP).
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Org. Perox B H241, Eye Irrit. 2 H319, Skin Sens. 1 H317, Note T T+ = Very Toxic(T+), T = Toxic(T), Xn = Harmful(Xn), C = Corrosive(C), Xi = Irritant(Xi), O = Oxidizing(O), E = Explosive(E), F+ = Extremely Flammable(F+), F = Highly Flammable(F),N = Dangerous for the Environment(N) The full wording of the Risk (R) and hazard (H) phrases is given in section 16 of the sheet.
4. First aid measures.
4.1. Description of first aid measures.
No harm to the staff authorised to use has been reported. However, in case of contact, inhalation or ingestion, the following generalmeasures provided for a first aid shall be taken.
INHALATION: remove to open air. If respiration is difficult, administer artificial respiration and seek medical advice.
INGESTION: seek medical attention. Induce vomiting only if indicated by the doctor. Never give anything by mouth to an unconsciousperson.
EYES and SKIN: wash with plenty of water; if the irritation persists, seek medical advice.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed.
No episodes of damage to health ascribable to the product have been reported.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
5. Firefighting measures.
5.1. Extinguishing media.
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIAThe extinction equipment should be of the conventional kind: carbon dioxide, foam, powder and nebulised water. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA WHICH SHALL NOT BE USED FOR SAFETY REASONSNone in particular.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture.
HAZARDS CAUSED BY EXPOSURE IN THE EVENT OF FIREDo not breathe combustion products (carbon oxide, toxic pyrolysis products, etc).
5.3. Advice for firefighters.
GENERAL INFORMATION Use jets of water to cool the containers to prevent product decomposition and the development of substances potentially hazardous forhealth. Always wear full fire prevention gear. Collect extinguishing water to prevent it from draining into the sewer system. Dispose ofcontaminated water used for extinction and the remains of the fire according to applicable regulations. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE-FIGHTERSHardhat with visor, fireproof clothing (fireproof jacket and trousers with straps around arms, legs and waist), work gloves (fireproof, cutproof and dielectric), a depressurised mask with facemask covering the whole of the operator’s face or a self-respirator (self-protector) inthe event of large quantities of fume.
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6. Accidental release measures.
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures.
Use breathing equipment if fumes or powders are released into the air.
6.2. Environmental precautions.
The product must not penetrate the sewers, surface water, ground water and neighbouring areas.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up.
Confine using earth or inert material. Collect as much material as possible and eliminate the rest using jets of water. Contaminatedmaterial should be disposed of in compliance with the provisions set forth in point 13.
6.4. Reference to other sections.
Any information on personal protection and disposal is given in sections 8 and 13.
7. Handling and storage.
7.1. Precautions for safe handling.
Avoid bunching of electrostatic charges.
Do not smoke. Do not spray on flames or sparks. Vapours may catch fire and an explosion may occur; vapours accumulation is thereforeto be avoided by leaving windows and doors open and ensuring a good ventilation (draught). Without adequate ventilation, vapours mayaccumulate on the floor (low layers) and catch fire even at a distance, if ignited, with the danger of backfire.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities.
Store in a place where adequate ventilation is ensured, away from direct sunlight at a temperature below 50 °C, far from any combustionsources.
7.3. Specific end use(s).
8. Exposure controls/personal protection.
8.1. Control parameters.
8.2. Exposure controls.
As the use of adequate technical equipment must always take priority over personal protection equipment, make sure that the workplaceis well aired through effective local aspiration or bad air vent. If such operations do not make it possible to keep the concentration of theproduct below the permitted workplace exposure thresholds a suitable respiratory tract protection must be used. See product label forhazard details during use. Ask your chemical substance suppliers for advice when choosing personal protection equipment. Personalprotection equipment must comply with the rules in force indicated below.
HAND PROTECTIONProtect hands with category II (ref. Directive 89/686/EEC and standard EN 374) work gloves, such as those in PVC, neoprene, nitryl orequivalent. The following should be considered when choosing work glove material: degradation, breakage times and permeation. Workglove resistance to preparations should be checked before use, as it can be unpredictable. Gloves’ limit depends on the duration ofexposure.
EYE PROTECTIONWear protective airtight goggles (ref. standard EN 166).
SKIN PROTECTIONWear category II professional long-sleeved overalls and safety footwear (ref. Directive 89/686/CEE and standard EN 344). Wash bodywith soap and water after removing overalls.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTIONIf the threshold value for one or more of the substances present in the preparation for daily exposure in the workplace or to a fractionestablished by the company’s prevention and protection service is exceeded, wear a mask with an B or universal filter, the class (1, 2 or3) of which must be chosen according to the limit concentration of use (ref. standard EN 141).
The use of breathing protection equipment, such as masks with organic vapour and dust/mist cartridges, is necessary in the absence oftechnical measures limiting worker exposure. The protection provided by masks is in any case limited.
If the substance in question is odourless or its olfactory threshold is higher than the relative exposure limit and in the event of anemergency, or when exposure levels are unknown or the concentration of oxygen in the workplace is less than 17% volume, wearself-contained, open-circuit compressed air breathing apparatus (ref. standard EN 137) or fresh air hose breathing apparatus for use withfull face mask, half mask or mouthpiece (ref. standard EN 138).
An emergency eye washing and shower system must be provided.
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9. Physical and chemical properties.
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties.
9.2. Other information.
10. Stability and reactivity.
10.1. Reactivity.
Above a certain temperature, called SADT (Self Acceleration Decomposition Temperature), the product may generate explosiveperoxides.
10.2. Chemical stability.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions.
10.4. Conditions to avoid.
As the product decomposes even at ambient temperature, it must be stored and used at a controlled temperature. Avoid violent blows.
10.5. Incompatible materials.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products.
Thermal decomposition can lead to the formation of explosive peroxides or other potentially hazardous substances.
11. Toxicological information.
11.1. Information on toxicological effects.
Acute effects: stinging eyes. Symptoms may include: rubescence, edema, pain and lachrymation. Vapour inhalation may moderatelyirritate the upper respiratory trait. Contact with skin may cause slight irritation. Ingestion may cause health problems, including stomachpain and sting, nausea and sickness.
Upon contact with skin, this product causes sensitization (dermatitis). Dermatitis derives from skin irritation on the areas whichrepeatedly come into contact with the sensitizing agent. Cutaneous lesions may include: erythemas, edemas, papules, vesicles,pustules, scurvies, ulcerations and exudative phenomena, whose intensity varies according to illness seriousness and affected areas.
Erythemas, edemas and exudative phenomena prevail during the acute phase. Scurfy skin, dryness, ulcerations and skin thickeningprevail during the chronic phase.
12. Ecological information.
Use this product according to good working practices. Avoid littering. Inform the competent authorities, should the product reachwaterways or sewers or contaminate soil or vegetation.
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12.1. Toxicity.
12.2. Persistence and degradability.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential.
12.4. Mobility in soil.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.
12.6. Other adverse effects.
13. Disposal considerations.
13.1. Waste treatment methods.
Reuse, when possible. Product residues should be considered special hazardous waste. The hazard level of waste containing thisproduct should be evaluated according to applicable regulations.
Disposal must be performed through an authorised waste management firm, in compliance with national and local regulations.
CONTAMINATED PACKAGING Contaminated packaging must be recovered or disposed of in compliance with national waste management regulations.
14. Transport information.
These goods must be transported by vehicles authorized to the carriage of dangerous goods according to the provisions set out in thecurrent edition of the Code of International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) and in all the applicable national regulations.
These goods must be packed in their original packagings or in packagings made of materials resistant to their content and not reactingdangerously with it. People loading and unloading dangerous goods must be trained on all the risks deriving from these substances andon all actions that must be taken in case of emergency situations.
Road and rail transport:
organic peroxide type E solid (dibenzoyl peroxide) Carriage by sea (shipping):
ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE E, SOLID (DIBENZOYL PEROXIDE) Transport by air:
ORGANIC PEROXIDE TYPE E, SOLID (DIBENZOYL PEROXIDE) 15. Regulatory information.
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture.
Restrictions relating to the product or contained substances pursuant to Annex XVII to EC Regulation 1907/2006.
Substances in Candidate List (Art. 59 REACH).
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Substances subject to authorisarion (Annex XIV REACH).
Workers exposed to this chemical agent must not undergo health checks, provided that available risk-assessment data prove that therisks related to the workers' health and safety are modest and that the 98/24/EC directive is respected.
15.2. Chemical safety assessment.
No chemical safety assessment has been processed for the mixture and the substances it contains.
16. Other information.
Text of hazard (H) indications mentioned in section 2-3 of the sheet: Org. Perox B
Eye Irrit. 2
Skin Sens. 1
Respiratory / skin sensitization, category 1 Heating may cause a fire or explosion.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Text of risk (R) phrases mentioned in section 2-3 of the sheet: RISK OF EXPLOSION BY SHOCK, FRICTION, FIRE OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
MAY CAUSE SENSITIZATION BY SKIN CONTACT.
GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY1. Directive 1999/45/EC and following amendments2. Directive 67/548/EEC and following amendments and adjustments3. Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH) of the European Parliament4. Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP) of the European Parliament5. Regulation (EC) 790/2009 (I Atp. CLP) of the European Parliament6. Regulation (EC) 453/2010 of the European Parliament7. The Merck Index. - 10th Edition8. Handling Chemical Safety9. Niosh - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances10. INRS - Fiche Toxicologique (toxicological sheet)11. Patty - Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology12. N.I. Sax - Dangerous properties of Industrial Materials-7, 1989 Edition Note for users:The information contained in the present sheet are based on our own knowledge on the date of the last version. Users must verify thesuitability and thoroughness of provided information according to each specific use of the product .
This document must not be regarded as a guarantee on any specific product property.
The use of this product is not subject to our direct control; therefore, users must, under their own responsibility, comply with the currenthealth and safety laws and regulations. The producer is relieved from any liability arising from improper uses.
Changes to previous review:The following sections were modified:01.

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