Product ID:HYDROQUINONE FROM STEINER KIT
MSDS Date:05/17/1994
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N058080
MSDS Number: BXDWR

AMERICAN HISTOLOGY REAGENT CO

LODI, CA 95241-2539
US

Emergency Phone: 209-368-4031

Info Phone: 209-368-4031

Cage: 0LK90

AMERICAN HISTOLOGY REAGENT CO

LODI, CA 95241-2539 US

Telephone: 209-368-4031

Cage: 0LK90

HYDROQUINONE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 123-31-9

RTECS: MX3500000

Fraction By Weight: 98.5%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: STRONG IRRITANT. CHRONIC:
DERMITITIS, DEPIGMENTATION. POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN (MFR).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SEEK MED ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER.
INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK MED
ATTENTION.

Flash Point:329F,165C
Lower Limits:M/A
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, H2O, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . AVOID VAPORS. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DUST-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:WITH A CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO
CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DARK, DRY PLACE. AVOID
HEAT. USE CAUTION.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USE CAUTION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:343F,173C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:545F,285C
Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:3.81
Spec Gravity:1.332
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0
Solubility in Water:7%
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALI, STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT AND FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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