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Document ID (ISN)56858
CIS number 91-1451
Year 1990
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 0070
Title Phenol
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1990. 2p. Illus.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Short term exposure effects: skin absorption; corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract; pulmonary oedema (delayed effects); central nervous system, liver and kidney disorders. Long term exposure effects: dermatitis; kidney and liver damage.
Descriptors (primary) threshold limit values; phenol; ILO; European Communities; UNEP; WHO; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; pulmonary oedema; irritants; UN; hepatic damage; fire hazards; skin absorption; renal damage; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; environmental pollution; delayed effects; health hazards; data sheet; corrosive substances
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Occupational exposure limits
Phenols and phenolic compounds
Alcohols