Chlorophene, also known as ortho-benzyl-para-chlorophenol, is a halogenated phenolic compound that functions as a biocide and preservative in cosmetics (3, 4, 5). Chlorophene and its salts are also used as disinfectants/antimicrobials for controlling a variety of bacteria, fungi, algae, and viruses. Chlorophene is used in combination with other disinfectants in hospital and household disinfectant preparations. Other use sites include swimming pool water related surfaces such as decks and other hard surface areas surrounding swimming pools, refuse/solid waste sites, air washer water systems, evaporative condenser water systems and industrial processing water, and commercial/industrial water-cooling systems.
Affygility Solutions has an occupational exposure limit (OEL) and control band assignment for this active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). This monograph also contains the acceptable daily exposure (ADE) value and the Permitted Daily Exposure (PDE) value.
OEL Fastrac monographs are a cost-effective and convenient way to meet the requirements for PDEs (ADEs) contained in the EMA Guideline on setting health based exposure limits for use in risk identification in the manufacture of different medicinal products in shared facilities (EMA/CHMP/CVMP/SWP/169430/2012), as well as PIC/S and ANVISA requirements, and to obtain the following information:
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Affygility Solutions’ OEL Fastrac service is an user-friendly system that enables us to make confident decisions and focus on moving the compound safely through our facility. We can quickly access the database to determine if a new drug is within the OEL Fastrac library, and if so, immediately download a detailed OEL banding report. The OEL Fastrac system has been a helpful tool in our overall EH&S program.