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phenol

In the chemical family: Substituted benzenes

Phenol is a widely used industrial chemical, used as an intermediate in chemical manufacturing, as a slimicide, and as a disinfectant. It is released from the decomposition of organic waste.

EWG Research on phenol


Health Effects related to phenol: Birth or developmental effects, Cancer, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Reproduction and fertility

Routes of Exposure related to phenol:

  • Environment: agriculture, industrial water pollution
  • Water: sewage sludge

More chemicals in Substituted benzenes: methyl anthranilate, benzyl benzoate, butylparaben, coumarin, 2-methyl-5-hydroxyethylaminophenol, 2-amino-4-nitrophenol, 2-methylresorcinol, parabens, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, view all...