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Phenol

फ़ीनॉल

India’s production: 34.9 thousand tonnes · 2024-25

producing states
2
HS codes
1
businesses use it
1

What it is

Made from cumene along with acetone. Used for phenolic resins (plywood, laminates, brake linings), bisphenol-A, disinfectants and pharma.

Pure phenol (99.9%)Liquid phenol (with water)

Where India produces it

  1. KeralaErnakulam

    Hindustan Organic Chemicals, Kochi.

  2. GujaratBharuch

    Phenol-acetone plant at Dahej.

Where imports come from

Mostly imported per DCPC: production 34.9 thousand tonnes against consumption of 277.7 thousand tonnes in 2024-25.

  • Thailand
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • South Africa
  • USA

Rules before you buy or sell

  • Phenol is listed in Schedule 1 of the Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical (MSIHC) Rules, 1989. Above the threshold quantities, a unit must notify authorities, keep safety data sheets and an on-site emergency plan.
  • No Quality Control Order for phenol appears on the BIS compulsory-certification list (checked 18 Oct 2026).

Storage and handling

Toxic and burns skin. Store in heated, closed stainless-steel tanks or drums (it melts at about 41 °C); keep first-aid (PEG) ready.

Businesses that use it

Phenyl (Floor Cleaner) Making →

Sources (4)
  1. Chemical and Petrochemical Statistics at a Glance 2025, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals (Tables 3, 5, 8, 10, 16, 17, 20, 28)
  2. Directory of Chemical & Petrochemical Units 2022-23 (large and medium units), Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals · 2023
  3. Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules, 1989 (as amended up to 2000), Schedule 1 — copy hosted by Inspectorate of Factories & Boilers, Goa · 1989
  4. BIS — Products under compulsory certification, Scheme-I (QCO list with amendment and rescind orders; page updated 24 Sep 2026) · 2026