Other names
PCP, Santophen, Pentachlorol, Chlorophen, Chlon, Dowicide 7, Pentacon, Penwar, Sinituho, Penta
CAS Number
87-86-5
Properties
- needle-shaped, white crystals
Main sources
- herbicide
- insecticide
- fungicide (wood protection agent)
- algaecide
- disinfectant
Thresholds for the reporting requirement of facilities in accordance with Annex 2 PRTRO
(Ordinance on the Register relating to Pollutant Release and the Transfer of Waste and of Pollutants in Waste Water)
- Air 10 kg/year
- Water 1 kg/year
- Soil 1 kg/year
Impacts
- suspected carcinogenic effect
- very toxic to humans, animals and aquatic organisms
- low degree of biodegradability; detected in bodies of water, sediments, rainwater, drinking water, aquatic organisms, soil, foodstuffs, breast milk, fatty tissue and urine
Measures
- limited use in anti-fouling paint and other products
- banned since 1989 in Switzerland
