Main Title |
Summary review of the health effects associated with phenol : health issue assessment. |
Author |
Bruce, R. M.
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CORP Author |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Development. |
Publisher |
Environmental Criteria and Assessment Office, Office of Health and Environmental Assessment, Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, |
Year Published |
1986 |
Report Number |
EPA/600-8-86-003F |
Stock Number |
PB86-178076 |
OCLC Number |
14184126 |
Subjects |
Phenols ;
Environmental health ;
Phenols--toxicity ;
Environmental Pollutants--analysis ;
Environmental Exposure
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Additional Subjects |
Phenols ;
Environmental health ;
Hazardous materials ;
Industrial medicine ;
Toxicology ;
Reviews ;
Exposure ;
Toxic substances ;
Occupational safety and health ;
Benzene/monohydroxy
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Internet Access |
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Library |
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Additional Info |
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Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJBD |
EPA 600-8-86-003F |
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Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
12/03/1988 |
EKBD |
EPA-600/8-86-003F |
c.1 |
Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
07/12/2019 |
EKBD |
EPA-600/8-86-003F |
c.2 |
Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
07/12/2019 |
EKCD |
EPA/600-8-86-003F |
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CEMM/GEMMD Library/Gulf Breeze,FL |
08/28/2018 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-8-86-003F |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD |
EPA 600-8-86-003F |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
01/28/1989 |
ERAD |
EPA 600/8-86-003F |
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Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA |
02/20/2013 |
ESAD |
EPA 600-86-003F |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
04/19/2017 |
NTIS |
PB86-178076 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
v, 37 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Abstract |
Larger production volume and natural sources of monohydroxybenzene, generically known as phenol, make exposure likely. Occupational and environmental exposure to phenol is largely restricted to source dominated areas, however. Based on monitoring data, ambient levels of phenol are extremely low compared with the present TLV (threshold limit value) of 5 ppm (19 mg/cu.m.). The STEL (short-term exposure level) for phenol is 10 ppm (38 mg/cu.m.). The estimated half-life of phenol is 0.5 day, and less than 1 minute in polluted atmospheres. The odor recognition threshold of phenol is 0.05 ppm (0.19 mg/cu.m.), a level far below the levels where toxic effects have been reported. Phenol is absorbed by animals and humans after oral, inhalation, or dermal exposure. Muscle weakness, convulsions, and coma are the predominant symptoms after exposure to lethal concentrations. After absorption, exogenous phenol is metabolized principally by the liver, and excretion occurs mainly via urine. |
Notes |
Distributed to depository libraries in microfiche. "Jan. 1986." Includes bibliographical references (pages 32-37). "EPA/600-8-86-003F." |