2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorophenol
Agent Name
2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorophenol
CAS Number
935-95-5
Formula
C6-H2-Cl4-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,3,5,6-Tetrachlorophenate; Phenol, 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-; [ChemIDplus] UN2020
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Brown solid; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fungicide; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause hyperthermia and convulsions after ingestion; [ICSC] 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] May cause serious injury to eyes; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000339 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorophenols, solid."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
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
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: