Reactivity Documentation
Peroxides, Organic |
mixed with |
Acids, Carboxylic |
Summary
- Corrosive: Reaction products may be corrosive
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Toxic: Reaction products may be toxic
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May produce the following gases:
- Acid Fumes
Details
Peroxides, Organic
is a reactive group.
Acids, Carboxylic
is a reactive group.
Reactivity Predictions (for each pair of reactive groups)
Acids, Carboxylic
mixed with
Peroxides, Organic
Peroxides, Organic
Hazard Predictions
- Corrosive: Reaction products may be corrosive
- Generates heat: Exothermic reaction at ambient temperatures (releases heat)
- Toxic: Reaction products may be toxic
Reactions between dibenzoyl peroxide and carboxylic acids may be violent (Lewis, R.J., Sr. 1992. Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 8th Edition. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold. pp. 392).
Acetyl peroxide emits toxic fumes on contact with acid or acid fumes (Lewis, R.J., Sr. 2004. Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 11th Edition. New York: John Wiley & Sons, pp. 55).
Potential Gas Byproducts
- Acid Fumes