p-Methoxyphenol
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Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H302 |
Harmful if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H317 |
May cause an allergic skin reaction | Sensitization, Skin |
H320 |
Causes eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H351 |
Suspected of causing cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H361 |
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
H401 |
Toxic to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
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. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P317 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P333+P317 |
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: 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 | 5 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless to white, waxy solid with an odor of caramel & phenol.
| Boiling Point | 469°F |
| Flash Point | 270°F (open cup) |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.01 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.55 |
Target Organs
Skin, eye, CNS, liver, and kidney effects
Synonyms
hydroquinone monomethyl ether; p-hydroxyanisole; mequinol; p-methoxyphenol; monomethyl ether hydroquinone
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 9015
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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