Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
120-80-9
Name of the chemical
1,2-Dihydroxybenzol (2018/1480)
Concentration
60-100%
General Information
Revision date
2018-05-16
Product name
Pyrocatechol
CAS No.
120-80-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 within US and Canada
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
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 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 2 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. 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. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
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:
