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1,2-dihydroxybenzene; pyrocatechol

CAS 120-80-9 · C6H6O2

Hazard class

Danger — Health hazard, Toxic

Pictograms

Health hazardToxic

H-statements

H350 May cause cancer
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Intermediate

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 5 ppm (20 mg/m3) [skin]
OSHA PEL none
IDLH N.D.

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

catechol · pyrocatechol · 1,2-dihydroxybenzene · 1,2-benzenediol · benzene-1,2-diol · pyrocatechin · 2-hydroxyphenol · o-Dihydroxybenzene

Molecular weight

110.11 g/mol

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Health hazard · Toxic

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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