Name: Pentachlorophenol
Synonyms:
Phenol,pentachloro- (8CI,9CI);1-Hydroxy-2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorobenzene;1-Hydroxypentachlorobenzene;Chlon;Chlorophenasicacid;Dowicide 7;Dowicide EC 7;Dura Treet II;EP 30;EP 30 (pesticide);Fungifen;Grundier Arbezol;Lauxtol;Liroprem;NSC 263497;PCP(pesticide);Penchlorol;Penta;Pentachlorophenol;Penton 70;Pentor 70;Perchlorophenol;Permasan;Pol Nu;Pole topper;Pole topper fluid;Preventol P;Santophen 20;Satophen;Witophen P;Woodtreat A; CAS Number:87-86-5 Molecular Formula:C6Cl5OH Molecular Weight:266.34 EINECS:
C6Cl5OH Density:1.804 g/cm3 Boiling Point:310 C Flash Point:133.7 °C Safety Description:Confirmed human carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Human poison by ingestion. Poison experimentally by ingestion, skin contact, intraperitoneal, and subcutaneous routes. An experimental teratogen. Other experimental reproductive effects. A skin irritant. Mutation data reported. Acute poisoning is marked by weakness with changes in respiration, blood pressure, and urinary output. Also causes dermatitis, convulsions, and collapse. Chronic exposure can cause liver and kidney injury. Dangerous; when heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of Cl−. See also CHLOROPHENOLS.
Analytical Methods:
For occupational chemical analysis use OSHA: #39 or NIOSH: Pentachlorophenol, 5512. liansport Information: 315