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EC number: 204-617-8 | CAS number: 123-31-9
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data

Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General advice
- Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
- First aider needs to protect himself.
- Place affected clothing in a sealed bag for subsequent decontamination.
- Plan first aid action before beginning work with this product.
In case of inhalation
- Move to fresh air.
- Keep at rest.
- If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
- Consult a physician if necessary.
In case of skin contact
- Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
- Wash off with plenty of water.
- Wash immediately and thoroughly for a prolonged period (at least 15 minutes).
- Consult a physician if necessary.
In case of eye contact
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
- Get immediate medical advice/ attention.
In case of ingestion
- Do NOT induce vomiting.
- Do not give anything to drink.
- Consult a physician if necessary
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray
- Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- Foam
- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
- High volume water jet
Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighters
- Special protective equipment for firefighters
- Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)
Specific fire fighting methods
- Use appropriate means for fighting adjacent fires.
- Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes.
- Remove all sources of ignition.
- Do not breathe dust.
- Do not allow uncontrolled discharge of product into the environment.
- Personal protective equipment
- Wear suitable protective equipment.
- Wear suitable gloves.
- Boots
- Eye/face protection
- Mark the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorized personnel.
- Signal word
- Only qualified personnel equipped with suitable protective equipment may intervene.
- Ventilate the area.
Environmental precautions
- Dam up.
- Do not allow uncontrolled discharge of product into the environment
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Recovery
- Shovel or sweep up.
- Avoid dust formation.
- Non-sparking tools should be used.
- Pick up and transfer to properly labelled containers.
- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Decontamination/cleaning
- Wash with caustic soda solution (2-5 % NaOH).
- Wash off with plenty of water.
- Recover the cleaning water for subsequent disposal.
Disposal
- Treat recovered material as described in the section "Disposal considerations".
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
- Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- Blanket with inert gas.
- Potential dust explosion hazard.
- Non-sparking tools should be used.
- Dry powders can build static electricity charges when subjected to the friction of transfer and mixing operations.
- The product must only be handled by specifically trained employees.
- Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
- Avoid dust formation.
- Avoid any direct contact with the product.
- Use only with adequate ventilation/personal protection.
Hygiene measures
- Emergency equipment immediately accessible, with instructions for use.
- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
- Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing.
- Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use.
- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- Use clean, well-maintained personal protection equipment.
- Store personal protection equipment in a clean location away from the work area.
- Keep working clothes separately.
- Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
- Shower or bathe at the end of working.
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Technical measures/Storage conditions
- The floor of the depot should be impermeable and designed to form a water-tight basin.
- Do not allow contact with air.
- Protect against light.
- Keep container tightly closed and dry.
- Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
- Store at room temperature.
- Keep away from: Acids, Alkalis and caustic products.
Packaging material
Suitable material
- Polyethylene
- Tinted glass.
Unsuitable material
- Aluminium and its alloys.
Remarks
- Store in original
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Hydroquinone)
- Chemical name:
- HYDROQUINONE
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- 9
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Hydroquinone)
- Chemical name:
- HYDROQUINONE
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- 9
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (HYDROQUINONE)
- Chemical name:
- HYDROQUINONE
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- EmS code:
- F-A
- S-F
- Labels:
- 9
- Marine pollutant
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (HYDROQUINONE)
- Chemical name:
- HYDROQUINONE
- Class or division:
- Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, including environmentally hazardous substances
- Packing group:
- Packing group III: Substances presenting low danger
- Labels:
- 9
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Passenger aircraft: Packing instruction: 911 - Maximum net quantity per package: 400 kg
Cargo aircraft : Packing instruction: 911 - Maximum net quantity per package: 400 kg
Environmentally hazardous mark: YES
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Control measures
Engineering measures
- Dust must be extracted directly at the point of origin.
- Facilities and equipment easily cleanable.
Individual protection measures
Respiratory protection
- Use a respirator with an approved filter if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.
- Handling product in bulk:
- Respirator with a particle filter (EN 143)
- If vapour is released:
- Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141)
- Respirator with a gas filter
Hand protection
- The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN
374 derived from it.
- Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of
the gloves. Also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the
danger of cuts, abrasion, and the contact time.
- Gloves should be discarded and replaced if there is any indication of degradation or chemical breakthrough.
- Handling molten product:
- Long sleeve gloves
- Where there is a risk of contact with hands, use appropriate gloves
Suitable material
- Rubber gloves
Eye protection
- Safety glasses with side-shields
- Handling molten product:
- Goggles
- Face-shield
Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
- Handling molten product:
- or
- In case of contact through splashing:
- Full protective suit
- Overall made of HYPALON or, failing this of PVC
Hygiene measures
- Emergency equipment immediately accessible, with instructions for use.
- Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
- Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing.
- Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use.
- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- Use clean, well-maintained personal protection equipment.
- Store personal protection equipment in a clean location away from the work area.
- Keep working clothes separately.
- Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
- Shower or bathe at the end of working.
- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Protective measures
- The protective equipment must be selected in accordance with current CEN standards and in cooperation with the
supplier of the protective equipment.
- Selection of appropriate personal protective equipment should be based on an evaluation of the performance
characteristics of the protective equipment relative to the task(s) to be performed, conditions present, duration of
use, and the potential hazards and/or risks that may occur during use.
Environmental exposure controls
- Dam up.
- Do not allow uncontrolled discharge of product into the environment.
Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
- No hazards to be specially mentioned.
Chemical stability
- Stable at room temperature.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.
Conditions to avoid
- Heat, flames and sparks.
- Static electricity
- Avoid dust formation.
- Reacts with the following substances:
- Oxidizing agents
- Bases
Hazardous decomposition products
- On combustion or on thermal decomposition (pyrolysis) releases:
- Toxic Gas
- (Carbon oxides (CO + CO2)).
- (Phenol).
Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product Disposal
Prohibition
- Should not be released into the environment.
- Do not dispose of with domestic refuse.
- Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.
- Send to a licensed waste management company.
Advice on cleaning and disposal of packaging
- Cleaning is not required prior to disposal.
- Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Measure for waste avoidance or recovery
- Do not dispose of the product at a rubbish tip.
- Do not dispose of with domestic refuse.
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