| Agent Name |
Phenol-formaldehyde resin |
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| CAS Number |
9003-35-4 |
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| Formula |
(C6-H6-O.C-H2-O)x |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
Phenol formaldehyde resin; P-F-R-2; Resol; Phenol, polymer with formaldehyde; Formaldehyde-phenol polymer; Paraformaldehyde,formaldehyde, phenol polymer; Paraformaldehyde, phenol polymer; Phenol,formaldehyde polymer; Novolac; Resole; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Formaldehyde Resins |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a bonding agent in the production of insulation, plywood, and other building materials; Molded products are used to make automotive parts, electrical components, and laminated surfaces. [LaDou (2nd ed.), p. 521] |
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| Comments |
Phenolics are polymers formed from the reaction of phenol and aldehydes, usually formaldehyde. They are either single-stage resins with an alkaline catalyst or two-stage resins with an acid catalyst and the curing agent hexamethylene tetramine. Phenolics can cause allergic contact dermatitis. [LaDou (2nd ed.), p. 521] |
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| Reference Link |
Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from cured and used casting sand |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Reference Link |
Occupational dermatoses in composite production |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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