Hexachlorophene is a crystalline solid com pound.
HCP has been used as an antibacterial
agent in a wide variety of consumer products, including
soaps and deodorants; as a disinfectant. It has also been
used as an antifungal agent to treat various citrus fruits and
vegetables.
UN2875 Hexachlorophene, Hazard Class: 6.1;
Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials.
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explo sions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,
strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides.
Incineration, preferably
after mixing with another combustible fuel. Care must be
exercised to assure complete combustion to prevent the
formation of phosgene. An acid scrubber is necessary
to remove the halo acids produced. Consult with
environmental regulatory agencies for guidance on
acceptable disposal practices. Generators of waste con taining this contaminant (≥100 kg/mo) must conform to
EPA regulations governing storage, transportation, treat ment, and waste disposal.
