Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
123-31-9
Name of the chemical
1,4-Dihydroxybenzol (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-12-22
Product name
HYDROQUINONE
CAS No.
123-31-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
Emergency telephone
908-859-2151
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 OSHA hazard(s) Combustible dust
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1
Signal word
Danger
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 with long lasting effects. Precautionary
Prevention
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 hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification:
