HYDROQUINONE USP

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H318, H341, H351, H400

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CAS 123-31-9 CEE 604-005-00-4 EINECS 204-617-8

Hazard pictograms

GHS05, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09

Hazard categories

Acute Tox. 4, Skin Sens. 1B, Eye Dam. 1, Muta. 2, Carc. 2, Aquatic Acute 1

Hazard statements

H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 - Causes serious eye damage. H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life. (1) Harmful product: do not ingest. The product, if brought into contact with skin can cause skin sensitization. If brought into contact with eyes, the product causes serious damages to eyes, such as an opaque cornea or injury to iris. The product is suspected of causing genetic defects. The product may pose a risk of carcinogenesis. The product is dangerous for the environment as it is very toxic to aquatic organisms. H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 - Causes serious eye damage. H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life. (1)

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: Pictogram, Signal Word Code(s): GHS05, GHS07, GHS08, GHS09 - Danger

Supplemental label elements

Code(s) not applicable

Prevention

P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage.

2.3 Other hazards

Substance/mixture meets the criteria for PBT/vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XIII. The use of this chemical agent involves the obligation of "risk assessment" by the employer in accordance with the provisions of Legislative Decree n. 81 April 9, 2008. Workers exposed to this chemical agent should not be subject to health surveillance if the results of the risk assessment show that, depending on the type and amount of hazardous chemical agent and the method and frequency of exposure to the agent, you only an "irrelevant risk" for the health and safety of workers and that the measures envisaged in the same legislative decree are sufficient to reduce the risk. RESTRICTED TO PROFESSIONAL USERS