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Substance profile

Bis(4-methylbenzoyl) peroxide

Bis(4-methylbenzoyl) peroxide: CBI.

CAS 895-85-2 C16H14O4 270.28 g/mol Danger

01 · Identification

What Bis(4-methylbenzoyl) peroxide is

Bis(4-methylbenzoyl) peroxide: CBI. Its molecular formula is C16H14O4 and its molecular weight is 270.28 g/mol.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.

CAS number895-85-2
EC number407-950-9
Index number617-015-00-9
Molecular formulaC16H14O4
Molecular weight270.28 g/mol

Other names for Bis(4-methylbenzoyl) peroxide

  • bis(4-methylbenzoyl)peroxide

02 · GHS classification

Hazards and label elements

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

GHS01 Exploding bomb pictogram Exploding bomb GHS02 Flame pictogram Flame GHS09 Environment pictogram Environment
Signal wordDanger
Hazard statements assigned to Bis(4-methylbenzoyl) peroxide
CodeHazard statement
H241 Heating may cause a fire or explosion.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements: P273, P391, P501

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