Phenol
CAS Number
108-95-2Synonym
A13-01814; Benzenol; Carbolic acid; Caswell No. 649; Hydroxybenzene; Izal; Monohydroxybenzene; Monophenol; NCI-C50124; Oxybenzene; Phenic acid; Phenyl alcohol; Phenyl hydrate; Phenyl hydroxide; Phenylic acid; Phenylic alcohol; EPA Pesticide Code: 064001
Occurrence/Use
Industrial and medical disinfectant; chemical intermediate in manufacture of synthetic fibers, epoxy, and other resins; solvent for petroleum refining; component of coal tar, tobacco smoke, and motor vehicle emissions
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 5800 |
|---|---|
| Species: | Human |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Respiratory and eye irritation |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Respiratory system, eyes |
| Severity: | Mild |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 1999 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2. |
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 200 |
|---|---|
| Chronic Target Organs: | Alimentary system (liver), cardiovascular system, kidney, nervous system |
| Human Data: | No |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2000 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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