| 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: |
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
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: