Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide

2-Butanone peroxide, Ethyl methyl ketone peroxide, MEKP, MEK peroxide, Methyl ethyl ketone hydroperoxide

C₈H₁₆O₄

1 ppm = 7.21 mg/m³

N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX

Colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. [Note: Explosive decomposition occurs at 230°F.]

(59°F): 1.12

(oc) 125-200°F (60% MEKP)

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Organic materials, heat, flames, sunlight, trace contaminants [Note: A strong oxidizing agent. Pure MEKP is shock sensitive. Commercial product is diluted with 40% dimethyl phthalate, cyclohexane peroxide, or diallyl phthalate to reduce sensitivity to shock.]

irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), pulmonary edema; blurred vision; blisters, scars skin; abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea; dermatitis; In Animals: liver, kidney damage