Phenol Ph. Eur. (Crystals)

Phenol Crystals & Liquid


ANTISEPTIC AGENT


CAS no. 108-95-2


Phenol, also called Carbolic Acid is a popular antiseptic and is available in pure crystals form as well as highly concentrated solutions. 


Historically it was used in the production of Carbolic Soap. Concentrated liquid form is used in a medical procedure known as a chemical matrixectomy of ingrown toe and finger nails or topically as a local anesthetic for otology procedures, such as myringotomy and tympanotomy tube placement. 


Phenol spray, usually at low conentration phenol, is also used to help soar throat. 


BHM Chemicals is a supplier of high quality Ph. Eur. pure form of Phenol crystals as well as 80% Phenol Liquefied in conformity with BP specification. 


Minimum order quantity: 25kg

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


CHARACTERISTICS         

  



Content (Assay)

Identification

Appearance of solution


Acidity

Freezing point

Residue on evaporation

  



HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION


STORAGE




Colourless or faintly pink or faintly yellowish, crystals or crystalline masses, deliquescent. Soluble in water, very soluble in ethanol (96%), in glycerol and in methylene chloride.


99.0% to 100.5%

Conforms to Ph. Eur. tests

As per Ph. Eur. test: Solution S is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution B6

As per Ph. Eur. test: The solution is yellow

Minimum 39.5°C

Maximum 0.05%




Hazardous class 6.1, UN 1671, Packing group II


Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.


Phenol Liquefied BP

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION


CHARACTERISTICS         

  


Content (Assay)

Identification

Acidity

Clarity and colour of solution


Weight per ml

Non-volatile matter

  







HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION


STORAGE




A colourless or faintly coloured liquid; caustic. Soluble in water, miscible with ethanol (96%), with ether and with glycerol.


77.0 to 81.5% w/w

Conforms to BP tests

As per BP test: The solution is yellow

As per BP test: A solution of 1.0 ml in 14 ml of water, at 20°, is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution R7 or B7

1.055gm to 1.060 gm

As per BP test: When heated on a water bath and dried at 105°, leaves not more than 0.05% w/v of residue







Hazardous class 6.1, UN 2821, Packing group II


Keep container tightly closed in a cool and dry place and protected from light. Protect from contamination by foreign substances.