Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
123-31-9
Name of the chemical
1,4-Dihydroxybenzol (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2018-12-18
Product name
Hydroquinone, 2%
CAS No.
123-31-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H317, H319, H341, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
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. GHS07 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Hazardous Ingredients
hydroquinone
Hazard statements
Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *2 Health = *2 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
