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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Colorless, crystalline powder that was made by the chlorination of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=phenol phenol]. Pentachlorophenol (PCP) was used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungicide fungicide], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=bactericide bactericide], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=algicide algicide]. It was used commercially for the preservation of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wood wood], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=paper paper], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=starch starch], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dextrin dextrin], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=glue glue]. When tested as a potential fungicide in a closed container, PCP produced enough [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hydrogen | + | Colorless, crystalline powder that was made by the chlorination of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=phenol phenol]. Pentachlorophenol (PCP) was used as a [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=fungicide fungicide], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=bactericide bactericide], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=algicide algicide]. It was used commercially for the preservation of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=wood wood], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=paper paper], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=starch starch], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=dextrin dextrin], and [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=glue glue]. When tested as a potential fungicide in a closed container, PCP produced enough [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hydrogen%20chloride hydrogen chloride] to corrode [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=iron iron] fasteners within 24 hours. The sodium salt, sodium pentachlorophenate or PCPNa (Santobrite and Dowicide G), is sometimes used as a replacement to minimize acid formation. Some objects (paper, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=textile textiles], [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=leather leather], and historic wood buildings) may still contain toxic levels of PCP due to its wide use prior to 1987 when its use in the U.S. was banned. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, ''A Guide to Museum Pest Control'', FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988 |
| − | * | + | * G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, ''Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art'', ICCROM, Rome, 1991 |
| − | * | + | * Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7242 | * ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7242 | ||
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 413 |
| − | * | + | * Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, ''Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology'', U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982 |
| − | * | + | * Hermann Kuhn, ''Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities'', Butterworths, London, 1986 |
| − | * | + | * Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002 |
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentachlorophenol (Accessed Feb. 10, 2006) | * Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentachlorophenol (Accessed Feb. 10, 2006) | ||
Revision as of 07:32, 24 July 2013
Description
Colorless, crystalline powder that was made by the chlorination of phenol. Pentachlorophenol (PCP) was used as a fungicide, bactericide, and algicide. It was used commercially for the preservation of wood, paper, starch, dextrin, and glue. When tested as a potential fungicide in a closed container, PCP produced enough hydrogen chloride to corrode iron fasteners within 24 hours. The sodium salt, sodium pentachlorophenate or PCPNa (Santobrite and Dowicide G), is sometimes used as a replacement to minimize acid formation. Some objects (paper, textiles, leather, and historic wood buildings) may still contain toxic levels of PCP due to its wide use prior to 1987 when its use in the U.S. was banned.
Synonyms and Related Terms
PCP; Penta; penchlorol; pentachlorphenol; Santophen 20 [Monsanto]; Santobrite (PCPNa) [Monsanto]; Dowicide EC7 [Dow Chemical]; Dowicide G (PCPNa) [Dow Chemical]; Weedone
Other Properties
Needle-like crystals. Soluble in dilute alkali, ethanol, ether, benzene. Slightly soluble in water.
| Composition | C6Cl5OH |
|---|---|
| CAS | 87-86-5 |
| Melting Point | 190-191 |
| Density | 1.978 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt.=266.4 |
| Boiling Point | 309-310 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. LD50 = 146=175 mg/kg
Can corrode metals. May discolor wood, textiles, and pigments.
Noncombustible.
International Chemical Safety Card
Authority
- Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, A Guide to Museum Pest Control, FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988
- G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 7242
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 413
- Matt Roberts, Don Etherington, Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books: a Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington DC, 1982
- Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentachlorophenol (Accessed Feb. 10, 2006)