Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether

Independent reference data for Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether (CAS 104-38-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Documented uses on record

2023: 1,000,000 - <5,000,000 lb2022: 1,000,000 - <5,000,000 lb

Synonyms and trade names

104-38-1; 1,4-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzene; Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl) ether; Vernatzer 30/10; 2,2'-(p-Phenylenedioxy)diethanol; 2,2'-(Phenylenedioxy)diethanol; Hydroquinone diethylol ether; Hydroquinone di(2-hydroxyethyl) ether; 2,2'-p-Phenylenedioxydiethanol; NSC 1862; EINECS 203-197-3; 1,4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)benzene; Ethanol, 2,2'-(1,4-phenylenebis(oxy))bis-; Ethanol, 2,2'-(p-phenylenedioxy)di-; Bis(beta-hydroxyethyl) hydroquinone ether; 1,4-Bis(beta-hydroxyethoxy)benzene

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI): FCS FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS
GHS notification summary	29.9% (53 / 177)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	29.9% (53 / 177)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (69.5%), H319 (69.5%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 29.9% (53 of 177) of reports.

H315 (69.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

Hydroquinone bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ether · CAS 104-38-1 · C10H14O4. UNII N2PVM9C37Q.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.