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Benzylchlorophenol (2‐Benzyl‐4‐chlorophenol)
Ortho-benzyl-para-chlorophenol
General Information
- Product Names:
- Chemical Class: disinfectants/antimicrobial
- Uses: Disinfectant, bacteriostat, sanitizer and microbiocide for use in swimming pool water related surfaces such as decks, and other hard surface areas surrounding swimming pools refuse/solid waste sites, air washer water systems, evaporative condenser water systems and industrial processing water, and commercial/industrial water cooling systems; farm premises, poultry houses, food processing plants, eating establishments
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Possible (8)
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (8)
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
- Birth/Developmental: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (8)
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
