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RESORCINOL: Cosmetic Toxin Data |
Classification & Labeling
Source: European Union | •Harmful if swallowed •Irritant •Irritating to eyes and skin •Dangerous for the environment •Very toxic to aquatic organisms
•Listed on labels as: RESORCINOL; 1,3 DIHYDROXYBENZENE |
Sources/Uses
Source: Haz-Map hazmap.nlm.nih.gov
| Used in tanning, photography, tire building, and in the manufacturing of resorcinol-FORMALDEHYDE resins; also used in dyes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, skin creams, laminates, and adhesives. |
Symptoms
Source: CDC (Center for Disease Control) cdc.gov/niosh
| •INHALATION: Abdominal pain. Blue lips or finger nails. Blue skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat. Unconsciousness.
•SKIN: Redness. Pain.
•EYES: Redness. Pain.
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