2,3,6-Trichlorophenol

Synonyms

Phenol, 2,3,6-trichloro-; [ChemIDplus] 1-Hydroxy-2,3,6-trichlorobenzene; [ICSC] UN2020

Category

Chlorophenols

Description

Colorless solid; [ICSC] May also be in the form of purple solid; [CAMEO] White to brown solid with a pungent phenolic odor; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

"Chlorinated phenols are used as intermediates in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and phenolic resins. Certain chlorophenols also are used directly as flea repellents, ... mold inhibitors, antiseptics, disinfectants, and antigumming agents for gasoline." [HSDB] Used as bactericide, fungicide, and to make pesticides; [EPA OHM/TADS]

Comments

A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause hyperthermia and convulsions after ingestion; [ICSC] Prolonged contact corrosive to eyes; May cause skin burns, hyperthermia, liver and kidney damage, and convulsions; [CAMEO] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions or effect on seizure threshold; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."

Biomedical References

0.00246 mm Hg

Explanatory Notes

Flash point = 78 deg C; [ICSC] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chlorophenols, solid."

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Yes

Chloracne

Possible (2b)

Other Poison

Uncoupler

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Chloracne
• Pentachlorophenol/Dinitrophenol, acute poisoning

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Petroleum Production and Refining
• Using Disinfectants or Biocides