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Phenol

CAS 108-95-2 · C6H6O
Hazard class
Danger — Health hazard, Toxic, Corrosive
Pictograms
Health hazardToxicCorrosive
H-statements
  • H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
IntermediateSolventMonomersAbrasivesIon exchange agentBinder
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3) [skin] C 15.6 ppm (60 mg/m3) [15-minute]
OSHA PEL TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3) [skin]
IDLH 250 ppm
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
phenol · 108-95-2 · carbolic acid · Hydroxybenzene · Phenic acid · Oxybenzene · Benzenol · Phenylic acid
Molecular weight
94.11 g/mol
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Health hazard · Toxic · Corrosive
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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