Hydroquinone USP


DERMATOLOGY/COSMETIC INGREDIENT


CAS no. 123-31-9


Hydroquinone is used as a topical application in skin whitening to reduce the color of skin.


It is also a major component in most black and white photographic developers for film and paper.


BHM Chemicals is a supplier of high quality USP grade Hydroquinone. 


Minimum order quantity: 25kg

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


CHARACTERISTICS         

  


Content

Identification

Melting range

Water

Residue on ignition

  


HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION


STORAGE




Colourless or almost colourless crystals or crystalline powder darkening on exposure  to air and light.


99.0% to 100.5% C6H6O2 (anhydrous basis)

Conforms to USP tests

1720C to 1740C

Not more than 0.5%

Not more than 0.5%



Hazardous class 9, UN 3077, Packing group III


Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.