Hydroquinone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H318, H341, H351

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

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.   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

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

hydroquinone

Hazard statements

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

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable