Hydroquinone

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Kidney, Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Blood, Respiratory system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 2 (Liver, Kidney, Central nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs (Kidney, Central nervous system). Causes damage to organs (Blood, Respiratory system) through pro- longed or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs (Liver, Kidney, Central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Kidney, Central nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Blood, Respiratory system) repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Liver, Kidney, Central nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 1 ard