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Identification

Name:
monobenzone
Synonyms:
  • 4-(FENILMETOXI)-FENOL
  • 4-HIDROXIFENIL BENCIL ETER
  • HIDROQUINONA MONOBENCIL ETER
CAS:
103-16-2
EC/EINECS:
203-083-3
Molecular Formula:
C13H12O2

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

H Phrases

  • H319 : Causes serious eye irritation

    Eye Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation

  • H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction

    Skin Sens. (Cat. 1) : Respiratory/skin sensitization

Specific health risks

Sensitisers ?

Substances with skin or respiratory sensitisation potential

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Specific environmental risks

Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?

Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.

MMA Classification
2
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Environmental regulations

LPCIC (EPER)

Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).

EPER Water
1
EPER Air
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EPER Water ?

Substances from List 1 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Atmospheric pollutants —including SO₂, NOx, heavy metals and organic compounds— that must be taken into account when setting emission limit values for IPPC installations.

EPER Water
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