Look up: Pentachlorophenol

1. pentachlorophenol
   Chemical formerly widely used to preserve wood from decay and insect damage, now a restricted-use pesticide. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, it can be an acute toxin causing such problems as burns and breathing difficulty. It may cause developmental effects such as birth defects and affect male and female reproductive capacity. It can also harm wildlife. See bioremediation.
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2. Pentachlorophenol
   CAS Number: 87-86-5. A crystalline compound used as a wood preservative, fungicide and disinfectant. Chemical formula = C6HCl5O. Molecular weight = 266.35 g/mol. .
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3. pentachlorophenol
   <chemical> This toxic chemical is used to kill fungi, weeds, bacteria and algae. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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4. pentachlorophenol
   (from the article `chlorophenol`) Tetrachlorophenol is an insecticide and a bactericide and is used as a preservative for latex, wood, and leather. Pentachlorophenol (penta) is a ...
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5. pentachlorophenol
   Type: Term Pronunciation: pen′tă-klōr′ō-fē′nol Definitions: 1. Insecticide for termite control, preharvest defoliant, and general herbicide. Has been used extensively to preserve wood, wood products, starches, dextrins, and glues. No longer available for consumer use; a powerful irritant.
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6. Pentachlorophenol
   `Pentachlorophenol` (`PCP`) is an organochlorine compound used as a pesticide and a disinfectant. First produced in the 1930s, it is marketed under many trade names.<ref name="epafs">--> It can be found in two forms: PCP itself or as the sodium salt of PCP, which dissolves easily in wat...
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