87-86-5

CAS Number

87-86-5

Name

pentachlorophenol (PCP)

SIN Groups

(Poly)halogenated aromatics

Reason for inclusion on the SIN List

Pentachlorophenol has shown to disrupt thyroid function and also to interfere with sex hormones, brain development and metabolism. It is categorized as an endocrine disruptor in the EU Commission Database.

Date for inclusion on the SIN List

2011 May

REACH status, appears on

Source: ECHA

Restriction list (annex XVII)

Hazard class and category code(s)

Source: ECHA

Carc. 2
Acute Tox. 2 *
Acute Tox. 3 *
Acute Tox. 3 *
Eye Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Skin Irrit. 2
Aquatic Acute 1
Aquatic Chronic 1

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Chemical information

Synonyms

PCP

EC number

201-778-6

Hazard statement code(s)

Source: ECHA

H351
H330
H311
H301
H319
H335
H315
H400
H410

(Bio)monitoring data

PCP is widespread in the environment and has repeatedly been measured in childrens blood.

Possible uses

Source: HSDB; BKH 2002

Wood, wood products, starches, dextrins, glues

Technical function of substances

Source: HSDB; BKH 2002

Fermentation inhibitor, preservative

Producers

KMG Interntational

KMG-BERNUTH, INC., 2901 3rd Street, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, 35401-1018, AL, , USA

Source: ECHA