PHENOL
Properties
Density is 1.071g/cm3, boiling point is 181.8C, melting point is 40.8C. Phenol is soluble in alcohol, chloroform, diethylether, glycerin, carbon disulfide, alkali liquor and acetic acid. Oxygen in the air can oxygenize phenol to produce quinone. Pure phenol is colorless crystals with a characteristic odor. In the condition of long storage, especially exposure to the direct sunshine, it is easy to oxidize and turns into rose or dark brown. Phenol is easily deliquescent. It exhibits weak acidic properties.
Usage
Phenol is an important chemical raw material which can be used in the production of dye intermediate, resin, bisphenol A, polycarbonate, fiber, medicine, agriculture pesticide and so on.
Package
Phenol product should be packed in 200L galvanized iron drum, the net weight is 200kg. It is also stored and transported in stainless steel tank. Safety
Phenol is corrosive and poisonous, hygroscopic, easily hygroscopic. It has a distinct pungent odor. It is combustible when met with high temperature, open fire and strong oxidizer. It causes strong hurt and burn to skin. If contact it by careless, a large amount of water should be used to wash. Then wash with 10%~40% alcohol. The severe victim should resort tot doctor as soon as possible. Safety articles are required when using it.
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