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Health Hazards - Specjrcr~ 7^ / S~/V II-3 C Hazards for phenol, chlorine and specific chlorophenols are described in Appendix E. Chlotophenols may contain a minute quantity of impurities known as chlorinated dUbenzo dioxins ("dioxins"). Special mention is made of these substances as there has been much concern b y 'environmentalists and government officials over their potential health hazards. To date, very little is known concerning th^potential^:(:oxicity of dioxins although it is known that exposure? tfo dxOxins may result in a ;skin condition called chloracne. Some reversible liver effects have also been reported. Thus all operators- are urged to follow good industrial hygiene practices as outlined in this manutal. Attached also are the results of the Nitro p/La_nt mortality study related to dioxins. (1) References: Dow Finds Support, Doubt /for Dioxin ideas, Rebecca L. Rawls, Feb. 12, 1979 , C&E news. (_ A jiS o -lp V AC. CdJ. r, C O N F ID E N T IA L SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER. K0 0 4 129 C1319r