Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Technologies
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
- Packaging Information
Available in drums, tank trucks, rail-tank, vessels and barges.
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).