Methylresorcinol and resorcinol

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Resorcinol and 2-Methylresorcinol are dye intermediates in permanent, oxidative hair dyes.

Sources of Exposure: Hair colors and dyes, personal care products

Health Impacts: Personal hair dye use has been linked with the development of acute leukemia, bladder cancer, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Methylresorcinol and resorcinol carry the following GHS Hazard Statements: causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation, and toxic if swallowed. 

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