Product Name: 2-Phenylphenol
Chemical Formula: C12H10O
Synonyms: Biphenyl-2-ol, o-Phenylphenol, Dowicide 1
CAS Number: 90-43-7
Recommended Use: Surface disinfectant, preservative agent, fungicide
Supplier: Industrial chemical providers, laboratory supply companies
Contact Information: Refer to safety contact listed by the supplier for emergencies, questions, or spills
Emergency Telephone Number: Emergency spill advice accessed through the supplier, local poison control centers, or regional chemical safety services
Classification: Eye irritant Category 2, Skin irritant Category 2, Acute toxicity Category 4 (oral), Environmental hazard Category 2 (aquatic chronic)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, may cause skin irritation, harmful if swallowed, toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, dead fish and tree
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and eye protection, avoid contact with skin and eyes, avoid release to environment, wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Chemical Name: 2-Phenylphenol
Concentration: >99% pure (technical grade may vary slightly)
Impurities: Typically minor traces of biphenyl or other phenols below reporting threshold
EC Number: 201-993-5
Molecular Weight: 170.21 g/mol
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air; seek medical attention if respiratory irritation or symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse exposed skin with water; use soap as needed, medical care for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy, continue rinsing, get medical help if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional, seek prompt medical advice
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry agent, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide
Fire Hazards: May release toxic fumes such as carbon monoxide and phenolic vapors when burning
Protective Equipment: Standard protective fire gear, positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Advice for Firefighters: Remove containers from fire area if safe, prevent run-off entering drains or watercourses
Personal Safety: Avoid breathing dust or fumes, use gloves, goggles, and suitable respirators for high concentrations
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into water systems, drains, or soil
Spill Response: Contain spill, collect mechanically and place in closed containers, wash residue with water, ventilate area
Safe Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not eat or drink where material is handled
Storage Conditions: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location, keep container tightly closed, separate from food and incompatible materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids
Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL): OSHA PEL 5 mg/m3 TWA (total dust), ACGIH TLV 1 ppm (inhalable fraction and vapor)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation or fume hoods
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves, goggles or face shield, lab coat or apron, dust mask or respirator in dusty conditions
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands after use, remove contaminated clothing before eating, drinking, or smoking
Appearance: White or slightly off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Faint phenolic
Melting Point: 56–58°C
Boiling Point: 285°C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, readily soluble in alcohols and organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: 0.0032 mmHg at 25°C
Relative Density: 1.25 (water = 1)
pH: Slightly basic in water suspension
Flash Point: 157°C (closed cup)
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 3.18
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizers, potential for hazardous decomposition in fire conditions
Decomposition Products: Phenolic vapors, carbon oxides
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to high heat, sparks, incompatible chemicals
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): approximately 2700 mg/kg
Skin Irritation: May cause irritation on repeated or prolonged contact
Eye Irritation: Causes serious irritation, risk of damage with direct exposure
Chronic Effects: Repeated or high-dose exposures can cause liver, kidney, or blood effects. No classification as a carcinogen in humans by IARC or NTP
Sensitization: Not known to cause skin sensitization
Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, eye redness, pain
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, fish LC50 (96 h): 2.7–4.0 mg/L
Persistence: Moderately persistent in water and soil
Bioaccumulation: Potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic species
Degradation: Degrades in presence of sunlight and microbes, but breakdown can be slow
Waste Disposal: Collect and dispose of this material at authorized chemical waste treatment facilities
Container Disposal: Rinse empty containers thoroughly before disposal, follow local, state, and federal waste management requirements
Do Not Release: Never discharge into drains or water systems
UN Number: 3077
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (2-Phenylphenol)
Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous dangerous substances)
Packing Group: III
Special Precautions: Avoid spillage, follow packaging guidelines for hazardous materials
Labeling Requirements: Comply with OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, GHS, and local transport regulations
SARA Title III: Listed under sections concerning hazardous substances
TSCA Inventory: Listed
REACH Status: Registered for use in the EU
California Proposition 65: Not listed as a substance known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity
WHMIS Classification (Canada): D2B toxic material causing other toxic effects
