| Document ID (ISN) | 67525 |
| CIS number |
96-1836 |
| ISBN(s) |
92-4-151101-X |
| Year |
1996 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSG 101
|
| Author(s) |
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) |
| Title |
Hydroquinone - Health and safety guide |
| Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1996. 30p. Illus. 12 ref. Price: CHF 5.00 (CHF 3.50 in developing countries). |
| Abstract |
This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 157 (see CIS 96-1806). Contents: identity and uses of hydroquinone; health hazards (poisoning, corrosion, allergic dermatitis, sensitization, eye irritation, corneal injury visual disturbances); guidance on hazard prevention and protection, first aid, explosion and fire hazards, storage and transport, spillage and disposal; current regulations and standards. Includes a summary of chemical safety information for workplace display. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
IPCS; hydroquinone; health hazards; health engineering |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; ILO; UNEP; WHO; legislation; permissible levels; first aid; containment of spills; fire protection; storage |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Alcohols
|
