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Hydroquinone |
CAS 123-31-9 | ||
C6H4(OH)2 |
RTECS MX3500000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names p-Benzenediol; 1,4-Benzenediol; Dihydroxybenzene; 1,4-Dihydroxybenzene; Quinol |
DOT ID & Guide 2662 153 |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL: C 2 mg/m3 [15-minute] | ||
OSHA PEL: TWA 2 mg/m3 | |||
IDLH 50 mg/m3 See: 123319 | Conversion |
Physical Description Light-tan, light-gray, or colorless crystals. |
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MW: 110.1 |
BP: 545°F |
MLT: 338°F |
Sol: 7% |
VP: 0.00001 mmHg |
IP: 7.95 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.33 |
Fl.P: 329°F (Molten) |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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Combustible Solid; dust cloud may explode if ignited in an enclosed area. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, alkalis |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 5004; OSHA PV2094 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash (>7%) |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 50 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any powered air-purifying respirator with a high-efficiency particulate filter.£ (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode£ (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes: conjunctivitis; keratitis (inflammation of the cornea); central nervous system excitement; colored urine, nausea, dizziness, suffocation, rapid breathing; muscle twitching, delirium; collapse; skin irritation, sensitization, dermatitis | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0166 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0120 |