General Information
Revision date
2008-02-12
Product name
Guaiacol
Product Synonyms
2-Methoxyphenol
Manufacturer Name
EMD Chemicals Inc
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. Odor : Characteristic. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation No known significant effects or critical hazards. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated aggravated by over- exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)
