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EC/CAS
99-76-3
Name of the chemical
4-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
ACR12696
Revision date
2026-07-07
Product name
Methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate
Product Synonyms
Methylparaben
CAS No.
99-76-3
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)
H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H411
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.
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. 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
Chronic aquatic toxicity
