Trimethylhydroquinone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H315, H317, H318, H332, H335, H410

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Powder Solid Beige Odorless Emergency Overview May be harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P350 - IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P361 - Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Corrosive. Causes eye burns. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.