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Product Name:
Hydroquinone
Formula:
C6H6O2
Synonyms:
1,4-Benzenediol;1,4-Dihydroxybenzene;1,4-Dihydroxybenzene, Quinol;HQ;Hydroquinone
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SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07  Health Hazard GHS08  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H341:Germ cell mutagenicity H351:Carcinogenicity H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Description
Hydroquinone is a phenolic compound used as a depigmenting or whitening agent. In clinical practice, it is used to treat hyperpigmentation such as melasma, chloasma, solar lentigines, freckles and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.