Product ID:HYDROQUINONE
MSDS Date:06/25/1984
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000862
MSDS Number: BCBPY

EASTMAN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, INC.

WILCOX DR AND LINCOLN ST
KINGSPORT, TN 37662
US

Cage: 78364

EASTMAN CHEM PRODUCTS A SUB OF EASTMAN KODAK CO

KINGSPORT, TN 37662 US

Telephone: 423-229-2000

Cage: 74364

HYDROQUINONE (SARA III)

CAS: 123-31-9

RTECS: MX3500000

Fraction By Weight: 99%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ACUTE ORAL RAT 400 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE INJURY FROM REPEATED EXPOSURE. MAY
PRODUCE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO EYE & SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGIC SKIN CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES
AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:350F,177C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:930F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL IS CAPABLE OF CREATING A
DUST EXPLOSION.

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT AND CONTAIN FOR SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT
IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFF.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND LOCAL RECOMMENDED FOR DUST OR
VAPOR CONTROL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS/RUBBER PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH & WASHING FACILITIES SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:T4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:347F,175C
Vapor Pres:NIL
Vapor Density:3.81
Spec Gravity:1.34
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN ACCORDANCE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONS.

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