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| Phenol | CAS 108-95-2 | ||
| C6H5OH | RTECS SJ3325000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Carbolic acid, Hydroxybenzene, Monohydroxybenzene, Phenyl alcohol, Phenyl hydroxide |
DOT ID & Guide 1671 153 (solid) 2312 153 (molten) 2821 153 (solution) |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3) C 15.6 ppm (60 mg/m3) [15-minute] [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3) [skin] | |||
| IDLH 250 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 3.85 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to light-pink, crystalline solid with a sweet, acrid odor. [Note: Phenol liquefies by mixing with about 8% water.] |
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MW: 94.1 |
BP: 359°F |
MLT: 109°F |
Sol(77°F): 9% |
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VP: 0.4 mmHg |
IP: 8.50 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.06 |
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Fl.P: 175°F |
UEL: 8.6% |
LEL: 1.8% |
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, calcium hypochlorite, aluminum chloride, acids |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2546; OSHA 32 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 50 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a dust and mist filter/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 125 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a dust and mist filter Up to 250 ppm: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, nose, throat; anorexia, weight loss; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), muscle ache, pain; dark urine; cyanosis; liver, kidney damage; skin burns; dermatitis; ochronosis; tremor, convulsions, twitching | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |