Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
99-76-3
Name of the chemical
4-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester
Concentration
98-100%
General Information
Revision date
2023-04-01
Product name
METHYL 4-HYDROXY BENZOATE
CAS No.
99-76-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
of Antimicrobial agent, inhibition of molds and yeasts and to lesser extent the chemical and bacteria; as vehicle for ophthalmic solution; food additive (preservative),
1.2.2. Uses advised against
preservative in cosmetics and some parenteral solutions; in vitro spermicide; in medicaments for pharyngitis and laboratory reagent
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Company Information
company name
CHEMSUPPLY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification GHS Classification Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A of the Substance/Mixture
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Hazard pictograms
Exclamation mark
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well ventillated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap 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. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P363+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal
Disposal
regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 2A of the Substance/Mixture Signal Word WARNING Hazard Statement (s) H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Pictogram (s) Exclamation mark Precautionary P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Statement – P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. Prevention P271 Use only outdoors or in a well ventillated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Precautionary P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap Statement – P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for Response 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. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P363+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Precautionary P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Statement – Storage P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal
