Hydroquinone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H318, H341, H351, H400

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS08 Health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer GHS05 Corrosion Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage GHS09 Environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

1,4-dihydroxybenzene

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = *3 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. GHS05 Corrosion Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS09 Environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.