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O-Phenylphenol

General Information

• Chemical Class: Phenol
• Uses: control of deterioration/spoilage bacteria, fungi, mildew, mold, sapstain, also used in turf insecticides and herbicides, insect repellant for pets, also used to treat hospital and dental office equipment and premises
• Alternatives: Organic Agriculture, Mold
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III (slightly toxic)
• Cancer: Likely (8)
• Endocrine Disruption: Likely (8)
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Not documented
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (8)
• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented

Environmental Effects

• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Detected in Streams: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic Organisms: Yes (8)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented
• Toxic to Mammals: Not documented
• Long-Range Transport: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Information:
  • EPA Reregistration Eligibility Decision (signed 07/2006)
• Supporting information:
• PAN Pesticides Database: Ortho-phenylphenol, sodium salt