Phenol, any of a family of organic compounds characterized by a hydroxyl group attached to a carbon atom that is part of an aromatic ring. Sigmaaldrich material safety data sheet date printed. The biodegradation in soil is generally rapid with halflives of under 5 days even in subsurface soils. First aid measures description of first aid measures. Phenol is highly irritating to the skin, eyes, and. Phenol, liquid msds search our sds online database free. An msds also provides important regulatory and emergency response information for the purchased product. Phenol has a distinct odor that is sickeningly sweet and tarry. Safety data sheet according to 29cfr19101200 and ghs rev.
Phenol is produced on a large scale about 15 billion lbs. This will adjust the ph of the phenol solution from ph 6. Phenol highly toxic poisoning may occur via skin absorption, vapor inhalation, or ingestion. Phenol 108952 5 ppm skin twa 5 ppm skin twa 5% wv section iv first aid measures inhalation. Recommended use and restriction on use general use.
You can taste and smell phenol at levels lower than those that are associated with harmful effects. Phenol is both a manufactured chemical and a natural substance. Identification of the substancepreparation and of the companyundertaking product name phenol unid no un1671 synonyms phenol. Cfchcfcfree with zero ozone depletion potential odp.
Phenol is also a versatile precursor to a large collection of drugs, most notably aspirin but also many herbicides and pharmaceutical drugs. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage toxic if inhaled suspected of causing genetic defects may cause damage to organs through prolonged or. Na exposures can cause death from liver and kidney damage. Phenol does not bioconcentrate in aquatic organisms. Physical and chemical properties molecular formula c6h5oh. Mar 17, 2016 register now and get a free online msds binder.
Phenol standard, ppm safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Contains lactic acid, phenol supplementary precautionary statements p202 do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Product and company identification product name cascophen sp6502d msds number 300000000237 product type phenol formaldehyde resin. While toxic to consume on its own, its available in tiny doses in many household products like mouthwash and spray cleaners. Eye contact immediately flush eyes with plenty of water. Regulations and the msds contains all of the information required by those regulations. Phenol is a component in liquidliquid phenolchloroform extraction technique used in molecular biology for obtaining nucleic acids from tissues or cell culture samples.
Chloroform safety data sheet according to federal register vol. Information on phenol also known as carbolic acid and hydroxybenzene, for responding to chemical incidents. Phenol crystals msds search our sds online database free. The product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the controlled products regulations and the msds contains all the information required by the controlled products regulations. Phenol biodegradation by microorganisms is also influenced by temperature and microbe counts. Controls and personal protection, section 8 of the sds. With phenol extracted from coal tar, it took an extreme effort to meet even 99. Download msds pdf search msds currently available for download bioworld offers buffersaturated phenol, ph 7. Phenol is an organic chemical used to produce a wide variety of chemical intermediates.
Soon after ineos phenol started producing phenol in gladbeck, germany in 1954, our process delivered a purity of 99. Phenol 85% is an aromatic organic compound with the molecular formula c 6h 5oh in a solution with water. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking. Dermatitis resulting from contact with phenol or phenolcontaining products is fairly common in industry. Our msds database is an easy to use, do it yourself tool, and best of all.
Phenol vacuum distilled, 90% 108952 10 please note. Chemtrec 8004249300 outside usa 7035273887 1216 6th ave. Inhalation of the vapors may cause severe irritation to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract. Material safety data sheet west liberty university. Dow surfactants alternatives to alkyl phenol ethoxylate. First aid measures eye contact rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. Spills spills of undiluted phenol should be considered serious and immediately cleaned up. Mix gently and allow the phases to separate before use, 24 hours. Alternatives to alkyl phenol ethoxylate ape, apeo surfactants. Chemtrec 8004249300 outside usa 7035273887 1216 6th ave n. Besides serving as the generic name for the entire family, the term phenol is also the specific name for its simplest member, monohydroxybenzene, also known as benzenol. At room temperature, phenol is a white, crystalline material that melts at 41 c 105 f. In the atmosphere, phenol occurs as a vapor and reacts with photochemicallyproduced hydroxyl radicals.
It is an important industrial commodity as a precursor to many materials and useful compounds. Canadian ingredient disclosure list section 16 additional information msds creation date. N indicates a polymeric substance containing no freeradical initiator in its inventory name but. Phenol water saturated solution,dnase,rnase,protease free,stab. Long a leader in surfactant manufacturing, dow is now at the. Phenol 8000 carbolic acid classified as hazardous breakdown products in the body or by measuring biochemical changes.
Phenol is particularly toxic to the central nervous system, kidneys and liver inhalation. Skin contact flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Dow surfactants alternatives to alkyl phenol ethoxylate ape. The information provided in this material safety data sheet represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.
Determine if phenol is still leaking and if it can safely be prevented from leaking further by closing a valve or shutting off a pump. If phenol is released to soil, it will readily leach and biodegrade. Phenol 108952 hazard summary exposure to phenol may occur from the use of some medicinal products including throat lozenges and ointments. The application note presents experiences of threshold. Safe method of use for hazardous substances of higher risk 3 version 2 may 2008 page 3 of 3 e. Has been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals.
Work with pure phenol in a chemical fume hood, especially when heating it. Carolina biological supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information to a particular application of the substance covered in the material. Solid phenolic compact material safety data sheet section 7 handling and storage section 8 exposure controls personal protection handling precautions. Your new online msds binder is a place for you to store the material safety data sheets you need to deploy. Read label before use obtain special instructions before use do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Seek medical attention for any breathing difficulty. The halflives for phenol biodegradation in 15 river water samples averaged 4 and 7 days at 30 and 20c, respectively, but only about 20% 0. Page 5 of 10 msds formaldehyde respirator with a formaldehyde cartridge may be worn up to 50 times the exposure lim it or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest.
A phenolfree dna extraction method molecular devices. Jul 01, 2014 information on phenol also known as carbolic acid and hydroxybenzene, for responding to chemical incidents. Phenol is highly irritating to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes in humans after acute. Material safety data sheets msds are available for products supplied by ineos phenol. Chemtrec 8004249300 outside usa 7035273887 1216 6th ave n kent wa 98032 phone.
All information recommendations and suggestions appearing herein concerning this product are based upon data obtained from the. Even short exposure to skin or eyes may produce irreversible damage. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Since the use of this information and the since the use of this information and the conditions of the. Identification of the substancepreparation and of the companyundertaking product name phenol unid no un1671 synonyms phenol molecular weight 94.
Phenol 108952 persistence and degradability readily biodegradable in water. Safe method of use for hazardous substances of higher risk 3 version 2 may 2008 page 2 of 3 a. State regulations california proposition 65 this product does not contain any proposition 65 chemicals. The opinions expressed within this is current as of the date of this material safety data sheet. Firstaid measures general advice show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Carolina biological supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this information to a particular application of the substance covered in the material safety data sheet.
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