Phenol (Carbolic Acid ) CAS 108-95-2 Full Export Specification

1. Basic Chemical Identification

• IUPAC Name: Phenol
• Aliases: Carbolic acid, Hydroxybenzene, Phenyl alcohol, 
• CAS No.: 108-95-
• EINECS: 203-632-7
• MDL No.: MFCD00003238
• Molecular Formula: \(\boldsymbol{C_6H_5OH}\)
• Molecular Weight: 94.11
• SMILES: Oc1ccccc1
• HS Code: 2907111000
• UN Number: UN1671 (Solid Phenol); UN2312 (Molten/Liquid Phenol)
• IMDG Hazard Class: Class 6.1 Toxic Substance, Subsidiary Risk Class 8 Corrosive, Packing Group II
• Signal Word: Danger
• Regulatory Note: REACH SVHC candidate, severe marine pollutant, percutaneous high toxicity, corrosive to skin & mucosa, key monitored hazardous chemical

2. Physical & Chemical Properties

1. Appearance: Colorless transparent needle crystalline solid; turns pink/red gradually under air & light oxidation; special characteristic phenolic odor
2. Melting Point: 40.5 ℃
3. Boiling Point: 181.7 ℃ @760 mmHg
4. Density (solid 25 ℃): 1.071 g/cm³; liquid density (41 ℃): 1.058 g/mL
5. Closed-cup Flash Point: 79 ℃
6. Autoignition Temperature: 715 ℃
7. Explosion Limit in Air: 1.3 ~ 8.6 vol%
8. Solubility: Slightly soluble in cold water (8.3 g/100mL), fully miscible with hot water; infinitely miscible with ethanol, acetone, ether, toluene, xylene, halogenated solvents, vegetable oils
9. Stability
   • Light & oxygen sensitive; slow oxidation generates quinone, discolors solid; must be sealed under dry cool environment
   • Weak acid (pKa=10), neutralizes strong alkalis to produce phenate salts; undergoes electrophilic substitution, esterification, etherification, condensation polymerization
   • Incompatible with strong oxidants, concentrated nitric acid, chlorine, bleaches, aluminum alloy, strong bases
10. Core GHS Hazards
    • H301+H311+H331: Toxic if swallowed, skin contact or inhaled
    • H314: Causes severe irreversible skin burns and permanent eye damage (corrosive to protein tissue)
    • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
    • H373: Long-term repeated exposure damages liver, kidney and nervous system
    • H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting bioaccumulation hazard

3. Standard COA Technical Specifications

Grade 1: Industrial Polymer Grade (Main Bulk Export, GB/T 3394 Premium)

Grade 2: High-Purity Pharma / Electronic Reagent Grade (USP/EP Standard)

4. Main Industrial Applications

1. Polycarbonate & Phenolic Resin Core Feedstock (Largest Consumption)

• Polycarbonate monomer: Condensation with bisphenol A to produce PC engineering plastic for automotive, electronic, packaging materials
• Phenolic resin raw material: Novolac/resole resin for friction materials, refractory binders, wood adhesives, brake pads

2. Fine Organic & Pharmaceutical Intermediate

• Synthesis of salicylic acid, paracetamol, antiseptic disinfectants, anti-inflammatory APIs, anesthetics
• Chiral ligand, phenolic antioxidant, UV absorber manufacturing for plastic & rubber

3. Agrochemical Pesticide Intermediate

4. Dye & Textile Auxiliary

5. Laboratory & Medical Application

• Sterile disinfectant for medical equipment, surgical antisepsis (diluted formulation)
• Molecular biology reagent for nucleic acid extraction & protein separation

5. Export Packaging & Storage Transportation

Standard Export Packaging Options

1. Solid industrial grade: 200L galvanized steel drum with double PE inner liner, airtight metal lock lid, net weight ~200kg/drum
2. Molten liquid bulk: Stainless steel ISO tank container (heating insulation, nitrogen blanket)
3. Lab/pharma small packing: 1L / 2.5L amber glass bottle with sealed plastic cap
   
   
   All pallets fixed with anti-slip steel strapping, fully wrapped waterproof light-shield composite film; transit temperature controlled 15–30 ℃, avoid direct sunlight to prevent discoloration & melting.

Mandatory Warehouse Storage Rules

• Cool, dark, ventilated Class6.1 toxic + Class8 corrosive chemical warehouse, indoor humidity <70%
• All drums fully sealed to block air oxidation and deliquescence
• Strict segregate from oxidants, strong alkalis, metal products, food raw materials & edible goods
• Equipped with phenolic vapor concentration alarm, negative-pressure exhaust ventilation, soda ash neutralization emergency pool

6. Mandatory PPE & Emergency Handling

Required Personal Protective Equipment

1. Half-face respirator with ABEK organic vapor + P2 particulate dual filter cartridge; full-face positive-pressure SCBA for large-scale feeding & leakage emergency
2. Double protection: fully sealed chemical safety goggles + full anti-corrosion splash flame retardant face shield
3. Double-layer thick butyl rubber impermeable gloves (nitrile only for ultra-short contact)
4. Impermeable full-body anti-toxic anti-corrosive protective overalls + heavy chemical resistant rubber boots
5. Local negative-pressure closed fume hood for all weighing, sampling & feeding operations (open-air handling strictly prohibited)

Spill & First Aid Emergency Treatment

1. Solid spill disposal: Evacuate all personnel instantly, cut all ignition sources; cover crystalline solid with dry inert sand to suppress dust floating; collect residues into airtight plastic hazardous barrels; neutralize residual waste slowly with solid soda ash; prohibit direct discharge to sewer or water body
2. Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothes instantly, flush skin with massive running water continuously ≥30 minutes; hospital toxic burn observation mandatory
3. Eye contact: Irrigate eyes with steady clean running water non-stop for minimum 30 minutes, urgent ophthalmic rescue mandatory
4. Inhalation: Move victim to fully fresh air instantly, supply high-concentration oxygen for throat burning, severe cough and dyspnea
5. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting; drink large volume milk to neutralize corrosive toxicity, transport patient to toxic emergency center with SDS document

7. Foreign Trade Selling Advantages

1. Two quality grades available: industrial PC/resin bulk grade & USP/EP pharma/electronic high-purity grade, ultra-low cresol & benzene impurities to meet polymer and medical strict quality standards
2. Light-proof airtight galvanized steel drum / insulated stainless steel ISO tank packaging, no oxidation discoloration during long cross-ocean sea transit
3. Complete Class6.1 toxic + subsidiary Class8 corrosive dangerous goods full set export documents (COA, English SDS, UN packaging certificate, IMDG maritime declaration, certificate of origin, heavy metal impurity inspection report)
4. Flexible supply: Small lab bottles, 200kg steel drums, full FCL ISO tank molten bulk shipments
5. Global mainstream core raw material for polycarbonate & phenolic resin manufacturing, stable electrophilic substitution reactivity, long-term stable supplier for petrochemical, pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturers worldwide

8. Full Set Export Supporting Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• English SDS Safety Data Sheet (toxic corrosive aromatic phenol special version)
• UN Dangerous Goods Packaging Qualification Certificate (UN1671 / UN2312)
• IMDG Maritime Dangerous Goods Declaration File (Class6.1 PG II)
• Certificate of Origin
• Cresol & benzene impurity compliance test report
• USP/EP pharmacopoeia certification (for high-purity pharma grade)