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.