Hydroquinone

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H313, H317, H318, H341, H351, H410

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Blood, Liver, Kidney, EyesBIood, Liver, Kidney, Eyes

WHMIS Classification

D1B Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic by ingestion Toxic Effects D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Carcinogen D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Moderate skin irritant Moderate eye irritant Skin sensitiser Mutagen

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 5) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Skin sensitisation (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2) Carcinogenicity (Category 2) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H313 May be harmful in contact with skin. 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.

Precautionary statements

P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P305+ P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, If present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Health hazards

2 * Flammability: 1

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.