Phenol Detached Crystals Extra Pure

KEY ATTRIBUTES

1. Basic Identification Attributes

• Chemical Name: Phenol

• CAS Number: 108-95-2

• HS Code: 2907.11.00

• Molecular Formula: C₆H₆O

• Synonyms:
  • Carbolic acid

  • Hydroxybenzene

  • Benzenol

  • Phenylic acid

2. Physical & Chemical Properties

• Physical State: Solid (detached crystals)

• Color & Odor: White to light pink crystalline solid with a distinct, sweet, tar-like odor

• Boiling Point: ~181.7 °C

• Melting Point: ~40.5 °C

• Density: ~1.07 g/cm³ at 20 °C

• Solubility:
  • Moderately soluble in water (8.3 g/100 mL at 20 °C)

  • Miscible with alcohol, ether, acetone, chloroform

• pH Level: Weakly acidic in solution

• Vapor Pressure: ~0.4 mmHg at 25 °C

• Flash Point: ~79 °C (closed cup)

• Autoignition Temperature: ~715 °C

• Viscosity: Low when melted

3. Safety & Hazard Attributes

• Hazard Class (GHS Classification):
  • Acute Toxicity (Oral, Dermal, Inhalation) – H301, H311, H331

  • Skin Corrosion – H314

  • Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) – H373

• NFPA Ratings:
  • Health: 4

  • Flammability: 2

  • Reactivity: 0

• Exposure Limits:
  • OSHA PEL: 5 ppm (19 mg/m³) (skin)

  • ACGIH TLV: 5 ppm (skin)

• Reactivity:
  • Reacts violently with strong oxidizers and strong bases

  • Stable under normal conditions

4. Storage & Handling Attributes

• Storage Conditions:
  • Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area

  • Keep container tightly closed and away from heat and light

• Incompatible Materials:
  • Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, aluminum, and nitrating agents

• Container Type: Glass or chemical-resistant plastic containers

• Shelf Life & Expiration Date: Typically 2 years under proper storage

• Special Handling Requirements:
  • Use gloves, lab coat, face shield, and work in a fume hood

  • Avoid all skin contact

5. Regulatory & Compliance Attributes

• Regulatory Status:
  • Listed under TSCA, REACH, and subject to workplace exposure limits (OSHA, ACGIH)

  • Reportable under EPCRA and CERCLA due to acute toxicity

• Transportation Restrictions:
  • UN Number: 1671

  • Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)

  • Packing Group: II

• Waste Disposal Method:
  • Incineration in approved facility

  • Follow local and national hazardous waste regulations (e.g., RCRA in the U.S.)

6. Environmental & Health Impact

• Ecotoxicity:
  • Toxic to aquatic life (LC50: 5–20 mg/L for fish species)

• Persistence in Environment:
  • Readily biodegradable

• Carcinogenicity/Mutagenicity:
  • Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC

  • Can cause mutagenic effects at high concentrations

• Biodegradability:
  • Biodegradable under aerobic conditions