Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
131-56-6
Name of the chemical
2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone
Product Synonyms
Benzoresorcinol
CAS No.
131-56-6
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H319, H361, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Yellow No information available Emergency Overview Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
Response
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
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. The product evaporates slowly. Contains a known or suspected endocrine disruptor. Contains a substance on the National Authorities Endocrine Disruptor Lists.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity
