Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
123-31-9
Name of the chemical
1,4-Dihydroxybenzol (790/2009)
Concentration
>=99.5
General Information
Revision date
2015-03-23
Product name
HYDROQUINONE EXTRA PURE
CAS No.
123-31-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
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Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Solvay USA Inc.
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
29 CFR 1910.1200) Although OSHA has not adopted the environmental portion of the GHS regulations, this document may include information on environmental effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HCS 2012 (29 CFR 1910.1200) Combustible dust May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Acute toxicity, Category 4 H302: Harmful if swallowed. Serious eye damage, Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage. Skin sensitization, Category 1 H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2 H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carcinogenicity, Category 2 H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
2.2 Label elements
HCS 2012 (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air. - 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.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. - P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. - P261 Avoid breathing dust. - P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. - P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. - P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. - P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection. - P280 Wear protective gloves. - P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. - P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. - P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. - P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. - P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. - P330 Rinse mouth. - P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. - P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. - H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
