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Identification
- Name:
- phenol
- Synonyms:
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- acido carbolico
- hidroxibenceno
- fenilalcohol
- monohidroxibenceno
- CAS:
- 108-95-2
- EC/EINECS:
- 203-632-7
- Molecular Formula:
- C6H6O
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0070
- Uses:
- decolorizing agent pesticide solvent cleaner
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)
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Respiratory sensitisation
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H341 : Suspected of causing genetic defects
Muta. (Cat. 2) : Germ cell mutagenicity
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H331 : Toxic if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H311 : Toxic in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H301 : Toxic if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1B) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H373 : May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
STOT RE (Cat. 2 *) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| C >= 10 % | T; R23/24/25 |
| 3 % <= C < 10 % | Xn; R20/21/22 |
| C >= 3 % | C; R34 |
| 1 % <= C < 3 % | Xi; R36/38 |
| * | |
| C >= 3 % | Corr. cut., 1B; H314 |
| 1 % <= C < 3 % | Irrit. cut., 2; H315 |
| 1 % <= C < 3 % | Irrit. oc., 2; H319 |
Specific health risks
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.
VLA-ED
2 ppm
8 mg/m3
VLA-EC
4 ppm
16 mg/m3
Neurotoxic substances ?
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Grupo 3
(VOL. 47, VOL. 71; 1999)
Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ?
Biological limit values (VLB) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). Reference values for assessing the risk of chemical agents by measuring them or their metabolites in biological matrices (blood, urine, exhaled air) of exposed workers.
IB: Fenol en orina
120 mg/g creatinina
Specific environmental risks
Soil contaminants ?
Substances identified as soil contaminants under Spanish and European environmental regulations. Includes substances capable of persisting in soil, bioaccumulating in the terrestrial food chain, and affecting soil ecosystems and groundwater.
ListVolatile organic compounds ?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.
ListEnvironmental regulations
LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
true
true
true
EPER Water ?
Substances from List 1 of Annex III of the IPPC Directive (integrated into the Industrial Emissions Directive 2010/75/EU). Atmospheric pollutants —including SO₂, NOx, heavy metals and organic compounds— that must be taken into account when setting emission limit values for IPPC installations.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under CoRAP evaluation ?
Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.
Denmark
suspected M, other hazard, consumer use, occupational exposure, high RCR, high (aggregated) tonnage
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
ListSubstances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).
Denmark
RMOA
CMR