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General Information
Revision date
1998-07-23
Product name
Guaiacol, 99+%
Product Synonyms
Guaicol; o-Hydroxyanisole; 1-Hydroxy-2-methoxybenzene; o-Methoxyphenol; Pyroguaiac acid; 2-Methoxyphenol; Methylcatechol; Pyrocatechol monomethyl ether
CAS No.
90-05-1
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear slightly yellow solid or liquid. Flash Point 82 deg C Warning! Causes severe eye irritation. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Light sensitive. Air sensitive. Material is a solid at room temperature that melts upon moderate heating into a combustible liquid with a flash point below 200°F(93.3°C). Target Organs: Central nervous system.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. Undiluted guaiacol was severely injurious to eyes of rabbits, 1 drop causing severe corneal necrosis and severe injury to conjunctival membranes. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Prolonged skin contact may cause injury especially if the skin is abraded. Substance is readily absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Not available. Repeated, prolonged contact with 2-methoxyphenol may cause central nervous system damage, involuntary shaking, areas of white skin, weakness.
