1,3-Benzenediol
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
Corrosion
Exclamation Mark
Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H302 |
Harmful if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H313 |
May be harmful in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal |
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H317 |
May cause an allergic skin reaction | Sensitization, Skin |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H333 |
May be harmful if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H370 |
Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P272 |
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P317 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
P302+P317 |
(Deleted) IF ON SKIN: Get medical help. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P317 |
(Deleted) IF INHALED: Get medical help. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P333+P317 |
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| NIOSH REL | 10 ppm |
| NIOSH STEL | 20 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
White needles, plates, crystals, flakes, or powder with a faint odor. Turns pink on exposure to light if not completely pure.
| Boiling Point | 531°F |
| Flash Point | 261°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0002 mmHg at 77°F |
| Specific Gravity | 1.27 at 68°F |
NFPA 704 Diamond
1
3
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
1,3-benzenediol; m-benzenediol; 1,3-dihydroxybenzene; m-dihydroxybenzene; 3-hydroxyphenol; m-hydroxyphenol
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 5054
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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