Hydroquinone
CAS: 123-31-9
Molecular Formula: C6H4(OH)2
Molecular Weight: 110.11
Product Detail
| Product Code | 18759645 | ||||
| Product Name | Hydroquinone | ||||
| Categories | Aroma Chemicals Building Blocks Flavours and Fragrance Materials | ||||
| CAS | 123-31-9 | ||||
| Molecular Formula | C6H4(OH)2 | ||||
| Molecular Weight | 110.11 | ||||
| Storage Details | Ambient | ||||
| Harmonised Tariff Code | 29072200 |
Product Specification
| Melting Point | 171.0°C – 174.0°C | ||||
| Assay | 99.5% min | ||||
| Iron | 5 ppm max | ||||
| Moisture | 0.60% max | ||||
| Appearance | White solid | ||||
| Sulphuric Ashes | 0.0500% max | ||||
| Heavy Metals (as lead) | 10 ppm max | ||||
| Appearance of aqueous solution at 5% | Clear to very slightly cloudy | ||||
| Colour of this solution | 30 Hazen max |
Safety Information
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| Signal word | Warning | ||||
| Hazard statements | H302: Harmful if swallowed
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H318: Causes serious eye damage H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects H351: Suspected of causing cancer H400: Very toxic to aquatic life |
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| Precautionary statements | P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P273: Avoid release to the environment P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301+312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P305+351+338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing P333+313: IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention |