1,2-Dihydroxybenzene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H301+H311, H311, H315, H317, H318, H332, H341, H401

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

OSHA HCS Classification

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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/doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Rapidly absorbed through skin.