Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
205-031-5/131-57-7
Name of the chemical
Benzophenone-3; Oxybenzone
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2026-01-14
Product name
Oxybenzone
Product Synonyms
(2-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl-methanone Benzophenone-3 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone NSC 7778
CAS No.
131-57-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is for research use - Not for human or veterinary diagnostic or therapeutic use
Emergency telephone
+1 (734) 971-3335, 800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure d ~ GHS09 Environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Contd. from page 1) d ~ GHS07 Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
d ~ d ~ d ~ GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P391 Collect spillage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 1 Fire = 1 2 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. from page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 1 Fire = 1 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.3 Other hazards
There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. d ~ GHS09 Environment Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. (Contd. from page 1) d ~ GHS07 Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.