Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
99-76-3
Name of the chemical
4-hydroxybenzoic acid, methyl ester
Concentration
Methyl hydroxybenzoate
General Information
Revision date
2018-06-13
Product name
Methylparaben
Product Synonyms
Methyl hydroxybenzoate
Chemical name
Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, methyl ester
CAS No.
99-76-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H320
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H320
Causes eye irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not classified
Health hazards
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B
Environmental hazards
Not classified
Hazard pictograms
None.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Causes eye irritation.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Not available.
Disposal
Not available. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known. classified (HNOC)
Additional information
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified. Health hazards Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Environmental hazards Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
