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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Product Application
Main use of phenol is the production of BPA (Bisphenol A) intermediate in the manufacture of Polycarbonate and Epoxy Resins. Phenol is also employed to produce caprolactam in Nylon 6 route. Phenolic resins for a variety of applications: Construction Industry in several topics like insolate, laminates, coatings. Other apps include disinfectant, medicinal products, food additives.
Properties
- Appearance
- Clear free suspended material
- Odor
- Clear, free suspended material
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Color (Pt/Co) max. 10 Hazen ASTM D 1868 Melting Point 22.0 ºC ASTM D 1493 Flash Point 79.0 ºC Close cup Flash Point 85.0 ºC Close cup Boiling Point 181.9 ºC - Auto Ignition Temperature 715.0 ºC - Water Content 8 - 12 % (wt) - Purity 88.0 - 92.0 % (wt) Calculated 2-MBF max. 100 kg/m - Carbonils max. 100 kg/m GLC Sulphur max. 0.2 kg/m ASTM D 5148
Safety & Health
- Health and Safety Information
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid release to the environment. For more information see MSDS
Packaging & Availability
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- Store in accordance with local regulations.
- Tank material: Stainless steel 316. Carbon steel with coatings.
- Liquid: store at room temperature (25ºC / 1atm).