2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol

Agent Name
2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol
CAS Number
4901-51-3
Formula
C6-H2-Cl4-O
Major Category
Other Classes
2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorophenate; Phenol, 2,3,4,5-tetrachloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2020
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Solid; [HSDB] Powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fungicide; [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 strong irritant; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
0.000339 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorophenols, solid."

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Chloracne
IARC Carcinogen
Possible (2b)
Other Poison
Uncoupler

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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