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O-Phenylphenol
General Information
- Product Names:
Dowicide (Dow)
Aqucar (Dow)
Amphyl (Reckit Benckiser) formulated with 2-Benzyl-4-chlorophenol
Sani-Glide (EcoLab) formulated with 2-Benzyl-4-chlorophenol
Easy-Dab Baceriostatic Crème Cleanser (National Chemical Laboratories)
PD-64 Phenolic Base Cleaner & Disinfectant (Spartan)
Wex-Cide (Wexford Labs) formulated with 2-Benzyl-4-chlorophenol
Preventol (Laxness)
Percise Hospital Foam Cleaner (Clorox Professional Products) - Chemical Class: Phenol
- Uses: control of deterioration/spoilage bacteria, fungi, mildew, mold, sapstain, also used in turf insecticides and herbicides, insect repellant for pets, also used to treat hospital and dental office equipment and premises
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture, Least-toxic mold control
- Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Likely (8)
- Endocrine Disruption: Likely (8)
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (8)
- Birth/Developmental Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (8)
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
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