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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:
- developer solvent
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)
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Respiratory sensitisation
Signal word
WarningH Phrases
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H350 : May cause cancer
Carc.,1B
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H341 : Suspected of causing genetic defects
Muta.,2
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H311 : Toxic in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3) : Acute toxicity
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H301 : Toxic if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3) : Acute toxicity
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H315 : Causes skin irritation
Skin Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H319 : Causes serious eye irritation
Eye Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| ATE= 300 mg/kg bw | Oral |
| ATE= 600 mg/kg bw' | Dermal |
Specific health risks
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 ?
According to 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.
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. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
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.).