3,4,5-Trichlorophenol
Agent Name
3,4,5-Trichlorophenol
CAS Number
609-19-8
Formula
C6-H3-Cl3-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Phenol, 3,4,5-trichloro-; [ChemIDplus] 3,4,5-Trichloro-1-hydroxybenzene; [CAMEO] UN2020
Category
Chlorophenols
Description
Solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Trichlorophenols: Used as a fungicide and bactericide; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] An severe irritant; May cause injury to eyes; Effects in high-dose animal studies include convulsions or effect on seizure threshold; [MSDSonline] See "CHLOROPHENOLS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00246 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
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: