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EC/CAS
94-26-8
Name of the chemical
Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-22
Product name
n-Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Product Synonyms
Butyl paraban; Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; P-hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester; Butyl Parasept; Butyl paraban; Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate; P-hydroxybenzoic acid butyl ester; Butyl Parasept; Aseptoform Butyl
CAS No.
94-26-8
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Off-white No information available Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Prevention
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Causes skin irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. Included in the list established in accordance with Article 59(1) for having endocrine disrupting properties. Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
