Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
204-617-8/123-31-9
Name of the chemical
1,4-Dihydroxybenzol (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
8.8
Revision date
2024-10-22
Product name
Hydroquinone for synthesis
CAS No.
123-31-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical for synthesis 1.4
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 800 097, +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)
H302, H317, H318, H341, H351, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Skin sensitization (Sub-category 1B), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
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. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. 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. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Other hazards
- none
