Substances
Where is it Commonly Found?
Wood treatmentHEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
EPA classification: B2 (Probable human carcinogen - based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in animals).What are its known health effects?
Carcinogen (P65)
What are its suspected health effects?
Cardiovascular or Blood Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (LADO - L) (RTECS)
Developmental Toxicant (EPA-SARA) (OEHHA-CREL)
Endocrine Toxicant (ATSDR) (BRUC) (IL-EPA) (JNIHS) (KEIT) (RTECS) (WWF)
Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (OEHHA-CREL) (RTECS)
Immunotoxicant (EPA-HEN)
Kidney Toxicant (EPA-HEN) (OEHHA-CREL)
Neurotoxicant (EPA-HEN) (RTECS)
Reproductive Toxicant (ATSDR) (EPA-SARA)
Respiratory Toxicant (RTECS)
Alternative Materials
Additional Regulatory Information
In the late 1980s the purchase and use of pentachlorophenol was restricted in the United States, and the general public may no longer buy it
Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?
Living Building Challenge (1.2) - Prerequisite 5;Green Guide for Health Care - CM 1.1: Community Contaminant Prevention: Airborne releases;
Living Building Challenge 1.3 – Prerequisite 5: Materials Red List;
Living Building Challenge 2.0 – Red List
How is it Categorized?
What is it’s Origin?
Chlorinated hydrocarbon biocide, used as a defoliant, general herbicide, and as an ingredient of paints and stains designed to protect wooden structure is against termites, woodboring bees, and other insects.
Divisions and Sections
Div 06 Exterior Finish Carpentry
Div 06 Glued-Laminated Construction
Div 06 Heavy Timber Construction
Div 06 Miscellaneous Rough Carpentry
Div 06 Shop-Fabricated Wood Trusses
General Reference
http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/iris/index.cfm?fuseaction=iris.showQuickView&substance_nmbr=0086