How much phenol is toxic?
Phenol is a general protoplasmic poison (denatured protein) with corrosive local effects. Phenol derivates are less toxic than pure phenol. The lethal dose is between 3 to 30 g, but may be as little as 1 g. Phenol is well absorbed by inhalation, dermal application, and ingestion.
How much is too much phenol?
Ingestion or dermal exposure to phenol concentrations greater than 5% should receive a referral to an emergency department for evaluation. Consultation with a regional poison control center in the United States is possible by calling 1-800-222-1222.
What is the permissible limit for phenol?
The EPA has determined that lifetime exposure to 2 mg/L phenol in drinking water is not expected to cause any adverse effects. water should not exceed 0.001 mg/L. OSHA set a legal limit of 5 parts per million (ppm) phenol in air averaged over an 8-hour work day.
How harmful is phenol?
Exposure to phenol may cause irritation to the skin, eyes, nose, throat, and nervous system. Some symptoms of exposure to phenol are weight loss, weakness, exhaustion, muscle aches, and pain. Severe exposure can cause liver and/or kidney damage, skin burns, tremor, convulsions, and twitching.