chlorophenol in (PCP - TCP - Tecpan)

Chlorphenols (PCP - TCP - TECP)
Chlorphenols (PCP - TCP - TECP)

Phenols are a chemical substance. It is formed by attaching a hydroxyl group to the benzene ring. Phenols, which are weakly acidic in nature, are mainly detected by their color. Most phenols have specific names and are often more commonly used.

The chlorophenols group includes: Pentachlorophenol (PCP), Trichlorophenol (TCP), Tetrachlorophenol (TECP), Monochlorophenol (MCP) and Dichlorophenol (DCP).

Tetrachlorophenols (TECP) and trichlorphenols (TCP), which are chlorphenol, have been used as a general purpose antiseptic and disinfectant for controlling bacteria, mold, fungi, molluscs and mites. Today, chlorphenols, especially pentachlorophenol (PCP), are mainly used in forestry protection of trees and in the paper industry. It is also added to paint and glue as a preservative.

The use of chlorphenols in the textile sector has been found to be hazardous to human health. Especially chlorophenols, which have low chlorine number, are easily absorbed by the skin and dispersed in the body. Most accumulate in the liver and kidney. The toxicity of chlorphenols in humans varies depending on several factors, such as the number and location of chlorine in the molecule and the pH of the environment. Toxic under low pH conditions.

Determination of chlorphenols and their amounts harmful to human health is important in the textile sector.

Among the chemical and ecological tests carried out in the laboratories accredited within the scope of TS EN ISO / IEC 17025 standard from domestic or foreign accreditation organizations, tests are carried out to detect and quantify chlorphenol (PCP - TCP - TECP) in textile products. These studies are based on the following standards:

  • ISO 17070 (IULTCS / IUC 25) Skin - Chemical tests - Determination of tetrachlorophenol-, trichlorophenol-, dichlorophenol-, monochlorophenol- isomers and pentachlorophenol content
  • 64 LFGB B 82.02-8 Leather and textile - Chemical experiments - Determination of pentachlorophenol content
  • DIN 53313 Skin test - Determination of pentachlorphenol content