EASTMAN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, INC. -- HYDROQUINONE  -- 6750-00-291-5858
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROQUINONE
MSDS Date:06/25/1984
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-291-5858
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EASTMAN CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
Address:WILCOX DR AND LINCOLN ST
Box:431
City:KINGSPORT
State:TN
ZIP:37662
Country:US
CAGE:78364
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CANCELLED WITHOUT REPLACEMENT (WAS SNYDER, GEO H INC)
Box:431
Phone:NONE
CAGE:78364
Company Name:EASTMAN CHEM PRODUCTS A SUB OF EASTMAN KODAK CO
Address:EASTMAN ROAD
Box:City:KINGSPORT
State:TN
ZIP:37662
Country:US
Phone:423-229-2000
CAGE:74364

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:HYDROQUINONE  (SARA III)
CAS:123-31-9
RTECS #:MX3500000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ACUTE ORAL RAT 400 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE INJURY FROM REPEATED EXPOSURE. MAY
    PRODUCE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO EYE & SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ALLERGIC SKIN CONDITIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES
    AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:350F,177C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:930F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL IS CAPABLE OF CREATING A
    DUST EXPLOSION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT AND CONTAIN FOR SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFF.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND LOCAL RECOMMENDED FOR DUST OR
    VAPOR CONTROL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS/RUBBER PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH & WASHING FACILITIES SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:347F,175C
Vapor Pres:NIL
Vapor Density:3.81
Spec Gravity:1.34
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONS.

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