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Administrative data

Endpoint:
other: Formation of explosive peroxides
Type of information:
other: Expert judgement
Adequacy of study:
weight of evidence
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
other: Diisopropyl ether (CAS 108-20-3), which is present in the substance at ca. 30%, is officially classified as EUH019, may form explosive peroxides.

Data source

Materials and methods

Test material

Constituent 1
Chemical structure
Reference substance name:
2-(butan-2-yloxy)butane; 2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane; 2-methylpropan-2-ol; butan-2-ol
EC Number:
903-919-3
Molecular formula:
Not applicable as multiconstituent substance.
IUPAC Name:
2-(butan-2-yloxy)butane; 2-(propan-2-yloxy)propane; 2-methylpropan-2-ol; butan-2-ol

Results and discussion

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Conclusions:
Reaction mass of 2,2'-oxybisbutane (DSBE), DIPE, SBA and 2-methylpropan-2-ol (TBA) should be classified as EUH019, may form explosive peroxides.
Executive summary:

Reaction mass of 2,2'-oxybisbutane (DSBE), DIPE, SBA and 2-methylpropan-2-ol (TBA) is containing ca. 30% diisopropyl ether (CAS 108-20-3) which may form explosive peroxides. According to the work experience with reaction mass of 2,2'-oxybisbutane (DSBE), DIPE, SBA and 2-methylpropan-2-ol (TBA) and the official classification of DIPE, this substance should be classified with EUH019.