Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
99-96-7
Name of the chemical
p-hydroxybenzoic acid
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 100
General Information
Version
9.1
Revision date
2026-03-05
Product name
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
CAS No.
99-96-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H318, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H318
Causes serious eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P261 Avoid breathing dust. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure
