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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungicide fungicide] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=bactericide bactericide]. Ortho-phenyl phenol (OPP) inhibits the growth of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungus fungi] and bacteria. It is effective at concentrations as low as 0.05% by weight. OPP is an ingredient in [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Lysol Lysol] and has been used as a fungicides in [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=starch starch], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=glue glue], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyvinyl acetate polyvinyl acetate] emulsions. Dilute solutions have also been used for removing [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lichen lichens] from [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=granite granite]. OPPNa, the sodium salt of ortho-phenyl phenol, is more soluble.
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A [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungicide fungicide] and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=bactericide bactericide]. Ortho-phenyl phenol (OPP) inhibits the growth of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungus fungi] and bacteria. It is effective at concentrations as low as 0.05% by weight. OPP is an ingredient in [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=Lysol%C2%AE Lysol®] and has been used as a fungicides in [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=starch starch], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=glue glue], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=polyvinyl%20acetate polyvinyl acetate] emulsions. Dilute solutions have also been used for removing [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=lichen lichens] from [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=granite granite]. OPPNa, the sodium salt of ortho-phenyl phenol, is more soluble.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
phenyl phenol; orthophenyl phenol; OPP; 2-phenylphenol; 2-biphenylol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl; Dowicide 1; Dowicide 1 [Dow Chemical]; Topane S [ICI]; Lysol [Sterling]; Dowicide A (OPPNa) [Dow Chemical]; Topane WS (OPPNa) [ICI]; Mystox WFA (OPPNa) [Catomance]
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phenyl phenol; orthophenyl phenol; OPP; 2-phenylphenol; 2-biphenylol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl; Dowicide 1; Dowicide 1 [Dow Chemical]; Topane S [ICI]; Lysol® [Sterling]; Dowicide A (OPPNa) [Dow Chemical]; Topane WS (OPPNa) [ICI]; Mystox WFA (OPPNa) [Catomance]
  
 
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== Authority ==
 
== Authority ==
  
* Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
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* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  
* Pam Hatchfield, Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
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* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
  
* Marie Svoboda, Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
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* Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
  
* Conservation Materials Ltd., Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog
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* Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog
  
 
* ''A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms'', Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998
 
* ''A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms'', Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998

Revision as of 06:32, 24 July 2013

Description

A fungicide and bactericide. Ortho-phenyl phenol (OPP) inhibits the growth of fungi and bacteria. It is effective at concentrations as low as 0.05% by weight. OPP is an ingredient in Lysol® and has been used as a fungicides in starch, glue, and polyvinyl acetate emulsions. Dilute solutions have also been used for removing lichens from granite. OPPNa, the sodium salt of ortho-phenyl phenol, is more soluble.

Synonyms and Related Terms

phenyl phenol; orthophenyl phenol; OPP; 2-phenylphenol; 2-biphenylol; 2-hydroxybiphenyl; Dowicide 1; Dowicide 1 [Dow Chemical]; Topane S [ICI]; Lysol® [Sterling]; Dowicide A (OPPNa) [Dow Chemical]; Topane WS (OPPNa) [ICI]; Mystox WFA (OPPNa) [Catomance]

Chemical structure

Ortho-phenyl phenol.jpg


Other Properties

Insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohols, glycols and sodium hydroxide solution..

Composition C6H5C6H4OH
CAS 90-43-7
Melting Point 58-60
Density 1.217
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 170.2
Boiling Point 286

Hazards and Safety

Ingestion is toxic, expecially to small mammals (e.g., cats) and aquatic organisms. LD50 = 2480 mg/kg

Inhalation and contact may cause irritation and redness.

Combustible. Flash point = 124 C (255 F)

May discolor textiles, especially silk.

International Chemical Safety Card

Additional Information

J.Haines, S.Kohler "An Evaluation of Ortho-Phenyl Phenol as a Fungicidal Fumigant for Archives and Libraries" JAIC 25:49-55, 1986

Authority

  • Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
  • Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
  • Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997
  • Conservation Materials Ltd., Catalog
  • A Glossary of Paper Conservation Terms, Margaret Ellis (ed.), Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York City, 1998

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