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1,5-Dihydroxynaphthalene

Item number682335
CAS83-56-7
FormulaC10H8O2
Molecular weight160,17 g/mol
Quantity 1x250mg
storage conditions20 °C
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Safety Data Sheetaccording to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
Classifications according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Printdate May 12, 2026
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name:1,5-Dihydroxynaphthalene
Catalog No.:682335
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixtureIdentified: Laboratory chemical
uses: R&D
Uses advised against:HPC Standards Inc

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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Eye irritation (Category 2), H319
Skin sensitization (Sub-category 1B), H317
Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 2), H411
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Label elements
PictogramGHS07 exclam
exclam
GHS09 Aquatic-pollut-red
Aquatic-pollut-red
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram
Signal Word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard
Statements
none
Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml)
Pictogram
Signal Word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
Supplemental Hazard
Statements
none
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS3.1 Substances
Synonyms : 1,5-Naphthalenediol
Formula : C10H8O2
Molecular weight : 160,17 g/mol
CAS-No. : 83-56-7
EC-No. : 201-487-4
Component Naphthalene-1,5-diol CAS-No. : 83-56-7
EC-No. : 201-487-4
Classification Eye Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1B; Aquatic Chronic 2; H319, H317, H411
Concentration <= 100 %
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
FormulaC10H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol)160.17
CAS-No.83-56-7
FIRST AID MEASURES4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact
lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a
physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Combustible.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by
keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
5.4 Further information
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water
system.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures,
consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid
generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
HANDLING AND STORAGE7.1 Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 11: Combustible Solids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet,
supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other
substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please
contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following
standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to
the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory
protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Physical state powder
b) Color beige
c) Odor No data available
d) Melting
point/freezing point
Melting point/range: 259 - 261 °C - dec.
e) Initial boiling point
and boiling range
No data available
f) Flammability (solid,
gas)
No data available
g) Upper/lower
flammability or
explosive limits
No data available
h) Flash point No data available
i) Autoignition
temperature
No data available
j) Decomposition
temperature
No data available
k) pH No data available
l) Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
m) Water solubility No data available
n) Partition coefficient:
n-octanol/water
No data available
o) Vapor pressure No data available
p) Density No data available
Relative density No data available
q) Relative vapor
density
No data available
r) Particle
characteristics
No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10.1 Reactivity
The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in
correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally
be assumed.
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Violent reactions possible with:
Strong oxidizing agents
Strong bases
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no information available
10.5 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - > 2.000 mg/kg
(OECD Test Guideline 423)
Remarks: (ECHA)
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
Remarks: (ECHA)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: irritating
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Remarks: (ECHA)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse
Result: positive
The product is a skin sensitizer, sub-category 1B.
(OECD Test Guideline 429)
Remarks: (ECHA)
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Remarks: (ECHA)
Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test
Test system: mouse lymphoma cells
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 476
Result: negative
Remarks: (ECHA)
Test Type: In vivo micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Result: negative
Remarks: (ECHA)
Carcinogenicity
No data available
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
11.2 Additional Information
Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain
components considered to have endocrine
disrupting properties according to REACH Article
57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU)
2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU)
2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
RTECS: QJ4740000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not
been thoroughly investigated.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to daphnia
and other aquatic
invertebrates
static test EC50 - Daphnia - 3,05 mg/l - 48 h
(OECD Test Guideline 202)
Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae static test - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - > 3,8 mg/l -
72 h
(OECD Test Guideline 201)
Remarks: (ECHA)
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 21 % - Not readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301D)
Remarks: (ECHA)
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components
considered to have endocrine disrupting properties
according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and
containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 3077 IMDG: 3077 IATA: 3077
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Naphthalene-
1,5-diol)
IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Naphthalene-
1,5-diol)
IATA: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Naphthalene-1,5-diol)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 9 IMDG: 9 IATA: 9
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes IMDG Marine pollutant: yes IATA: yes
14.6 Special precautions for user
Tunnel restriction code : (-)
Further information
EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and
combination packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids
or > 5kg for solids.Packages smaller than or equal to 5 kg / L , not dangerous goods of
Class 9
REGULATORY INFORMATION15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
National legislation
Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the European
Parliament and of the Council on the control of
major-accident hazards involving dangerous
substances.
Other regulations
Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or
stricter national regulations where applicable.
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
OTHER INFORMATIONThe above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. For lab use only!