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Re: [DCHAS-L] Inquiry on Isoamyl Alcohol as a Peroxide Former
Date:
Mar 21, 2025 16:47 UTC
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This is probably the university of minnesota’s list.
7.5 Peroxide-Forming Chemicals and Highly Reactive Substances | UMN University Health & Safety It’s wonderful resource! However, the incident only involves testing of samples in a lab. I have the original article. I am really wondering what these production
facilities are doing because it appears as if its status as a peroxide former is being completely ignored.
Tammy
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<DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**Princeton.EDU> On Behalf Of Samuella Sigmann
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2025 10:59 AM
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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Inquiry on Isoamyl Alcohol as a Peroxide Former
Can you share the provenance of this Google Sheet?
Thanks,
Sammye
On 3/21/2025 11:20 AM, Pavlak, Edmund J wrote:
Here is a link I frequently use:
Peroxide Forming Chemical Data - Google Sheets
Isoamyl alcohol is on line 185.
There is also a reference link in column G box of the line 185 to an ACS publication.
Hope this helps.
Joe Pavlak
Dear Colleagues,
Isoamyl alcohol (3-Methyl-1-butanol) is classified as a Class B peroxide former, as confirmed by multiple sources. However, I have yet to find case studies or documented incidents where it has caused issues beyond its inherent flammability.
Given its recent designation as a “green” and renewable chemical, with proposed recycling and bioproduction initiatives, I am interested in understanding how industry currently manages isoamyl alcohol in this context.
If anyone has insights on industry handling practices or case studies where isoamyl alcohol has posed peroxide-related risks, I would greatly appreciate your input. My intent is to use this information to help establish policies with my
colleagues in the bio-based sector.
Thank you for your time and expertise.
Regards,
Tammy Rechtin
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