# Phenol — GHS Classification, Skin-Contact Danger & Hazards

> Phenol is classified Danger under GHS, with hazards including Flammable liquid and vapour (H226), Harmful if swallowed (H302), Harmful in contact with skin (H312), Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314), Causes serious eye damage (H318), Harmful if inhaled (H332), and May cause genetic defects (H340).

**Chemicals:** Phenol (CAS 108-95-2)

**GHS signal word:** Danger

**Concentration (this SDS record):** 100 % (w/w)

## GHS hazard statements

- **H226** — Flammable liquid and vapour
- **H302** — Harmful if swallowed
- **H312** — Harmful in contact with skin
- **H314** — Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- **H318** — Causes serious eye damage
- **H332** — Harmful if inhaled
- **H340** — May cause genetic defects

## Physical properties

- Flash point (°C): 79.4
- Boiling point (°C): 181
- Vapour pressure (mmHg): 0.35

## Hazard ratings

_As stated by the SDS author; not independently calculated._

- NFPA Health: 3
- NFPA Fire: 2
- NFPA Reactivity: 0

## Precautionary statements

- **P201** — Obtain special instructions before use
- **P202** — Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
- **P210** — Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources; No smoking
- **P233** — Keep container tightly closed
- **P240** — Ground and bond container and receiving equipment
- **P241** — Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- **P242** — Use non-sparking tools
- **P243** — Take action to prevent static discharges
- **P260** — Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- **P261** — Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- **P264** — Wash hands thoroughly after handling
- **P270** — Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- **P271** — Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- **P280** — Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- **P301+P312** — IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
- **P301+P330+P331** — IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- **P302+P352** — IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap
- **P303+P361+P353** — IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
- **P304+P340** — IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
- **P305+P351+P338** — IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing
- **P308+P313** — IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
- **P310** — Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
- **P312** — Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
- **P321** — Specific treatment
- **P330** — Rinse mouth
- **P362+P364** — Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
- **P363** — Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
- **P370+P378** — In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- **P403+P235** — Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
- **P405** — Store locked up
- **P501** — Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations

## SDS safety rules

- (storage) Do not store or handle in aluminium equipment at temperatures above 120 ºF (48.9 ºC).
  - Incompatible with: Aluminum
- (incompatibility) Reacts with strong oxidising agents.
  - Incompatible with: Strong oxidising agents
- (incompatibility) Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, copper and copper alloys.
  - Incompatible with: Strong oxidizing agents, Copper, Copper alloys
- (incompatibility) Avoid contact with calcium hypochlorite.
  - Incompatible with: Calcium hypochlorite

## Source

- Source type: canonical
- Supplier: Shell Chemical LP
- SDS version: 1.1
- SDS revision date: 2023-12-28
- Region: US
- Last verified by MSDS Chain: 2026-07-15

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