Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
99-76-3
Name of the chemical
4-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester
Concentration
<=100%
General Information
Revision date
2022-01-03
Product name
Methyl Paraben
Product Synonyms
4-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate; Methylparaben
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester
CAS No.
99-76-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used as a preservative in foods, cosmetics, eye solutions and topical medications; Antiseptic
Emergency telephone
+61-2-97333000, +64-9-2506222...
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Company Information
company name
Redox Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315+H320, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315+H320
Cause skin and eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Poisons Schedule (Aust) Not Scheduled Redox Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch USA 2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail sydney@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay Los Angeles All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth UK Oakland ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney London Mexico Saltillo Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard categories
Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Pictograms
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H315 + H320 Causes skin and eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dusts or mists. P280 Wear protective gloves.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Classifications
NOT Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Pictograms Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements H315 + H320 Causes skin and eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
