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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Benzoyl Peroxide Paste

Version 1Last reviewed 18 February 2026Catalogue: 14250, 14250-M (CATALYST), EMS14250

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Benzoyl Peroxide Paste
Other Names
Benzoyl Peroxide Paste
Product Number(s)
14250, 14250-M (CATALYST), EMS14250
CAS Number
Not available.

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals.

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

  • GHS01 Exploding bomb
  • Unstable Explosive H200 Unstable explosives.
  • GHS08 Health hazard
  • Reproductive toxicity 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • GHS07
  • Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
  • Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Label Elements

Explosive
Explosive
Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Hazard-determining components of labelling:
  • dicyclohexyl phthalate
  • dibenzoyl peroxide
  • unstable explosives.
  • Causes serious eye irritation.
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • May damage fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Obtain special instructions before use.
  • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • Wear personal protective equipment/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Eyes
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin
Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environment

  • In case of fire:
  • Explosion risk.
  • DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
  • Evacuate area.
  • Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
  • Store locked up.
  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
  • Refer to manufacturer, importer, or distributor for information on disposal, recovery, or recycling.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
dicyclohexyl phthalate84-61-730-60%Not Available
dibenzoyl peroxide94-36-030-60%Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
  • Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
  • In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

No special measures required.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
  • Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
  • Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling
  • Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
  • Open and handle receptacle with care.
  • Prevent formation of aerosols.
  • Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
  • Storage:
  • Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
  • Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
  • Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
  • Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls
  • Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  • Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
  • Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  • Store protective clothing separately.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
White liquid
Odour
Aromatic
pH
Mixture is non-polar/aprotic.
Vapour Pressure
1hPa
Density
1.24g/cm³
Boiling Point
400°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
180°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Explosive with or without contact with air.
Formula
Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects
Not available.
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
Not available.
Toxicity and irritation
Irritant

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
  • Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
  • Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • Disposal must be made according or official regulations.
  • Uncleaned packagings:
  • Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Void
Proper shipping name
Void
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
Not available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
94-36-0 dibenzoyl peroxide S2, S4, S5
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
18 February 2026
Comments
  • Abbreviations and acronyms:
  • ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
  • Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
  • IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
  • DOT: US Department of Transportation
  • IATA: International Air Transport Association
  • EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
  • ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
  • CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
  • NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
  • HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
  • VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
  • LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
  • LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
  • PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
  • vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
  • NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
  • OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
  • TLV: Threshold Limit Value
  • PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
  • REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
  • Unstable Explosives: Explosives - Unstable explosive
  • Eye irritation 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
  • Sensitization - skin 1: Skin sensitisation - Category 1
  • Reproductive toxicity 1B: Reproductive toxicity - Category 1B
References
EMS SDS Benzoyl Peroxide Plasticized. https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/14250.pdf 02/06/2022