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Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2017-05-28

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

1

PHYSICAL HAZARD

1

PERSONAL PROTECTION

X

NFPA

2

1

0

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Hydroquinone

Danger 2017-05-28

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.

Manufacturer information

Name

SIGMA-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)

Phone

800-325-5832

Address

3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

1

PHYSICAL HAZARD

1

PERSONAL PROTECTION

X

NFPA

2

1

0

School of Science, Technology, and Health
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SKU #

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