Document ID (ISN) | 107361 |
CIS number |
07-1412 |
ISBN(s) |
92-4-151088-9 |
Year |
1994 |
Convention or series no. |
HSG 88
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Author(s) |
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) |
Title |
Phenol - Health and safety guide |
Bibliographic information |
World Health Organization, Distribution and Sales Service, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1994. 31p. Illus. 9 ref. |
Internet access |
http://www.inchem.org/documents/hsg/hsg/hsg88_e.htm [in English]
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Abstract |
This document provides practical guidance on the application of exposure limitation guidelines contained in Environmental Health Criteria 161 (see CIS 98-1403). Contents: identity and uses of phenol; human health hazards; health surveillance and first aid; safety in storage and use; environmental hazards; summary of chemical safety information for use in the workplace; current regulations and guidelines. Phenol is corrosive to the skin and may be absorbed by the skin; it causes eye irritation or corrosion; inhalation causes inflammation and oedema in the respiratory system and central nervous system depression. Repeated exposure may cause dermatitis and liver and kidney damage. |
Descriptors (primary) |
phenol; health hazards; health engineering; IPCS |
Descriptors (secondary) |
disposal of harmful waste; data sheet; ILO; UNEP; WHO; hepatic damage; skin absorption; caustic substances; renal damage; dermatitis; labelling; storage; permissible levels; first aid; containment of spills; fire protection; neurological effects; legislation; central nervous system |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | WHO |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Phenols and phenolic compounds Alcohols
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