Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
55-55-0
Name of the chemical
p-Methylaminophenol and its sulphate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-10-25
Product name
METOL
Substance name
METOL
CAS No.
55-55-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Developing agent used in black and white photographic developers and for most continuous tone of the chemical and developer applications and laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
+61 08 8440 2000
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H317, H373, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 of the Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 substance/mixture Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4 Specific target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 2 Sensitization - Skin: Category 1
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. (s) H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Hazard pictograms
Health hazard, Exclamation mark, Environment
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations.
Further information
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. The use of Metol in highly caustic solutions and the presence of other materials in darkrooms that have been implicated in dermatitis such as Cr(VI) salts may exacerbate some health impacts.
