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Health Hazards - Specific"" Hazards for phenol/ chlorine and specific chXorophenols are described in Appendix E. Chlotophenols may contain a minute quantity of impurities known as chlorinated dibenzo dioxins ("dioxins")* Special mention is made of these substances as there has been much concern by *environmentalists and government officials over their potential health hazards. To date, very little is known concerning the^potenttiiaalT^:oxicity of dioxins although it is known that exposure \L> dixOxins may result in aAskin condition carlled chloracne. Some reversible liver effects have also been reported- Thus afll operators- are urged to follow good industrial hygiene practices as outlined in this manutal. Attached also are the results of the Nitro p/Lant mortality 'study related to dioxins. (1) References: Dow Finds Support, Doubt /for Dioxin ideas, Rebecca I>* Rawls, Feb. 12, 1979, C&E Hews. cJL Ch U -JL^ Ji 7 - ^ JL 0 Cf confidential SUBJECT ro P'CTZCTIVE ORDER KOO4 J 9 C1319r