Hydroquinone
Manufacturer Information
Name
SIGMA-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)
Address
3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103
Phone
800-325-5832
Effective Date
2017-05-28
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NFPA
2
1
0

HMIS
Health |
2 |
Flammability |
1 |
Physical Hazard |
1 |
Personal Protection |
X |
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Danger
Hazard Statements
- H302: Harmful is swallowed.
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318: Causes serious eye damage.
- H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
- H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statements
- P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P261: Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
- P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
- P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P273: Avoid release to the environment.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
- P301 + P312 + P330: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
- P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P305 + P351 + P338 + P310: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
- P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P333 + P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P391: Collect spillage.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
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