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Identification
- Name:
- pyrocatechol
- Synonyms:
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- catecol
- 1,2-dihidroxibenceno
- CAS:
- 120-80-9
- EC/EINECS:
- 204-427-5
- Molecular Formula:
- C6H6O2
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0411
- Uses:
- solvent developer
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
H Phrases
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H312 : Harmful in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H302 : Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H319 : Causes serious eye irritation
Eye Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation
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H315 : Causes skin irritation
Skin Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Skin corrosion/irritation
Specific health risks
As per IARC ?
Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.
As per other sources
Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Carcinogens (other sources) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.
Neurotoxic substances ?
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under evaluation. PACT ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).