Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Agrochemical Functions
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 108-95-2
- EC No.
- 203-632-7
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Applications
- 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 applications include
- Disinfectant
- Medicinal products
- Food additives
Properties
- Appearance
- Clear free suspended material
- Odor
- Aromatic bitter-sweet.
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Point | 40.6 | ºC | ASTM D 1493 |
| Flash Point | 81 | ºC | Closed cup |
| Open cup | 85 | ºC | — |
| Boiling point | 181.9 | ºC | — |
| Auto Ignition Temperature | 595 | ºC | — |
| Water Content | max. 500 | mg/kg | ASTM D 1631 |
| Purity | min. 99.9 | % | — |
| Density (at 20ºC) | 1.071 | g/cm³ | — |
| 2-mbf | max. 100 | kg/m | — |
| Carbonils | max. 100 | kg/m | — |
| Non Volatil Residue | max. 0.05 | wt% | — |
| Sulphur Content | max. 0.2 | kg/m | ASTM D 5148 |
| Explosive Limit (In air) | 1.5 | v/v% | — |
| Color | max. 10 | Hazen, Pt-Co | ASTM D 1868 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Safety & Health
- Safety and Health
- 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.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Availaility
It is available in two versions for different applications with different water contents: phenol (100% phenol) and phenol 90 (phenol diluted with 10% water). In addition, Cepsa Química has developed the NextPhenol range, a highly sustainable chemical that is already available in three versions.
Storage & Handling
- Storage Information
- Store in accordance with local regulations.
- Liquid: 50 °C up to 60 °C.
- Tank material: Stainless steel 316.
- Carbon steel with coatings.