Hydroquinone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H317, H318, H340, H351, H370, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

H318

Causes serious eye damage.

H340

May cause genetic defects

H351

Suspected of causing cancer

H370

Causes damage to organs

H373

May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H400

Very toxic to aquatic life

H410

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Category 1 central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Category 2 kidneys, liver Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard statements H318 - Causes serious eye damage H302 - Harmful if swallowed H340 - May cause genetic defects H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: central nervous system H373 - May cause damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: kidneys, liver Precautionary statements-(Prevention) Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Avoid release to the environment Precautionary statements-(Response) IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Collect spillage Precautionary statements-(Storage) Store locked up Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Category 1 central nervous system Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Category 2 kidneys, liver Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Pictograms Signal word Danger Hazard statements H318 - Causes serious eye damage H302 - Harmful if swallowed H340 - May cause genetic defects H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: central nervous system H373 - May cause damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: kidneys, liver