Agent Name | 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol |
---|---|
CAS Number | 58-90-2 |
Formula | C6-H2-Cl4-O |
Major Category | Other Classes |
Synonyms | 1-Hydroxy-2,3,4,6-tetrachlorobenzene; 2,4,5,6-Tetrachlorophenol; Chlorophenols; Dowicide 6; Phenol, 2,3,4,6-tetrachloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2020 |
Category | Chlorophenols |
Description | Brown solid; [Hawley] |
Sources/Uses | Used as a pesticide and fungicide; as a slimicide for paper mills; as a preservative; as a component in pentachlorophenol wood preservative; Discontinued by the DOW Chemical Co.; No longer commercially produced in the US; Pure 2,3,4,6-tetrachlorophenol is not sold commercially because of the difficulty encountered in adjusting the chlorination at the tetra stage. It is found in combination with pentachlorophenol. [HSDB] |
Comments | A nose, throat, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] Prolonged contact corrosive to eyes; May cause skin burns, hyperthermia, methemoglobinemia, liver and kidney damage, and convulsions; [CAMEO] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause liver injury and chloracne; [ICSC] A severe skin and eye irritant; A mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract irritant; May cause liver damage; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions or effect on seizure threshold; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROPHENOLS." |
Exposure Assessment | |
Vapor Pressure | 0.00423 mm Hg |
Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorophenols, solid." |
Adverse Effects | |
Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Nephrotoxin | Yes |
Other Poison | Uncoupler |
Dermatotoxin | Chloracne |
IARC Carcinogen | Possible Carcinogen |
Links to Other NLM Databases | |
Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
Toxicity Information | |
Chemical Information | |
Related Information in HazMap | |
Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |