Chlorophenol Testing

Chlorophenols refer to the chlorinated substitution products of phenol, including all isomers of pentachlorophenol (PCP), tetrachlorophenol (TeCP), trichlorophenol (TrCP), dichlorophenol (DCP), monochlorophenol (MCP), and o - phenylphenol.

Chlorophenols play a wide - ranging role in the textile industry chain and are present in various auxiliaries and chemicals. However, they are extremely toxic. Among the failed items in OEKO - TEX® testing, the chlorophenol item ranks among the top five. Understanding chlorophenols helps to control their safety and manage the associated risks. Chlorophenols are mainly used as bactericides, preservatives, and fungicides in textiles or leather. They can also be used for the storage and transportation of cotton fibers and wool, and as thickeners for printing pastes.

Pentachlorophenol can be absorbed through the skin and cause damage to the liver and kidneys. Pentachlorophenol and tetrachlorophenol may also cause leukemia, lymphoma, and harm to human soft - tissue sarcomas. Chlorophenols such as tetrachlorophenol, trichlorophenol, and dichlorophenol are irritating and toxic to the skin, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. They can cause eye damage and have teratogenic and carcinogenic effects on humans and animals.