Safety data for resorcinol
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Synonyms: resorcin, resorcine, m-dihydroxybenzene, 1,3-dihydroxybenzene, 3-hydroxyphenol,
m-hydroquinone, m-benzenediol, C.I. 76505, C.I. developer 4, C.I. oxidation base 31,
developer O, deveopler R, developer RS, fouramine RS, fourrine 79, pelagol grey RS
Molecular formula: C6H6O2
CAS No: 108-46-3
EC No: 203-585-2
Annex I Index No: 604-010-00-1
Physical data
Appearance: crystals or powder
Melting point: 111 C
Boiling point: 281 C
Vapour density: 3.8 (air = 1)
Vapour pressure:
Specific gravity: 1.27
Flash point:
Explosion limits: 1.4% (lower)
Autoignition temperature:
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. May discolour
on exposure to air or light.
Toxicology
Harmful if swallowed.
Skin and respiratory irritant. Eye contact may lead to serious damage.
Typical TLV 10 ppm. Typical STEL 20 ppm.
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ORL-MUS LD50 200 mg kg-1
ORL-RAT LD50 301 mg kg-1
SKN-RBT LD50 3360 mg kg-1
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R22 R36 R38 R50.
Environmental information
Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Transport information
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UN No 2876. Hazard class 6.1. Packing group III.
Personal protection
Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.
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S26 S61.