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Hydroquinone

CAS 123-31-9
EC 204-617-8
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Hydroquinone

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - Chemical Safety Information

CAS Number: 123-31-9

Product Identification

More information about Hydroquinone

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Hydroquinone
Product Code
A11411

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
123-31-9 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
204-617-8 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development
Uses Advised Against
No further relevant information available.

Overview

Hydroquinone (CAS: 123-31-9 ) is a crystalline powder substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Muta. Category 2 H341
Carc. Category 2 H351
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Skin Sens. Category 1 H317
GHS07 - Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictogram for chemical safety classificationGHS05 - Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictogram for chemical safety classificationGHS08 - Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictogram for chemical safety classification

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H351: Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statements

  • P273: Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Suppliers & Organizations

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Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

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30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

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US

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800-343-0660

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800-322-4757

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Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

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(800) 343-0660

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During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST)

Emergency Contact

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Carechem

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Crystalline powder
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Not available
Odor
Odorless
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
3.75
Melting Point
170-172 ℃ (338-342 °F)
Boiling Point
285-287 ℃ (545-549 °F)
Flash Point
165 ℃ (329 ºF)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
1.32 g/cm3 (11.015 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined.
Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined.
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
70 g/l
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
70 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Hydroquinone?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Hydroquinone?

Hydroquinone is a solid appearing as crystalline powder . It has odorless odor.

What is the solubility of Hydroquinone?

70 g/l

What is Hydroquinone used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Hydroquinone?

This substance has 5 hazard statements: H302: Harmful if swallowed. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351: Suspected of causing cancer.

What is the melting point of Hydroquinone?

The melting point is 170-172 ℃ (338-342 °F) and the boiling point is 285-287 ℃ (545-549 °F).