GHS ClassificationCAS 108-95-2
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).
Signal word — DANGER
Concentration (this SDS record)100 % (w/w)
GHS Hazard Summary
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| 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
- 79.4°C
- Boiling point
- 181°C
- Vapour pressure
- 0.35mmHg
Values sourced from the referenced SDS.
Hazard ratings
Ratings as reported in the referenced SDS (scale 0–4). These are SDS-author assignments, not independently calculated values.
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 requirements
- Do not store or handle in aluminium equipment at temperatures above 120 ºF (48.9 ºC).Involves: Aluminum
Incompatibilities
- Reacts with strong oxidising agents.Involves: Strong oxidising agents
- Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, copper and copper alloys.Involves: Strong oxidizing agents, Copper, Copper alloys
- Avoid contact with calcium hypochlorite.Involves: Calcium hypochlorite
Rules extracted from the referenced SDS.
Verified source
- Source
- Official SDS (canonicalized)
- Supplier
- Shell Chemical LP
- SDS revised
- 2023-12-28
- Last verified
- 2026-07-15
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