Phenol is synthesised by air oxidation of Cumene into Cumene hydroperoxide and subsequent catalytic cracking into Phenol and Acetone.

Specification of Phenol:

Parameter	Limiting value	Testing method
Phenol (without water)	min. 99.9 weight %	81 - 102
Water	max. 500 ppm	DIN 51777 / Part 1
Colour index	max. 5 Hazen	DIN ISO 6271
Setting point	min. 40.7 °C	ISO 1897 / 11
Total organic impurities	max. 500 ppm	81 - 102

Transport:

The product is transported in a liquid state in thermally insulated heatable road tank cars, containers
and railway tank wagons.
Phenol is a hazardous material.

Application:

• Phenolic resins
• Bisphenol A
• Adipic acid
• Caprolactam
• Aniline
• Alkyl phenols
• Softening agents and antioxidant agents