History of Phenol

	Revision 5 . . September 22, 2001 11:40 pm by Martin Gradwell [re-added reference to exfoliant. Exfoliate = to remove in flakes.]
	Revision 4 . . September 22, 2001 1:58 pm by Simon J Kissane [*oops, an exfoliant is a hair remover... i was thinking of something that removes top layers of skin -- whats that?]

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It is used as a disinfectant and in the production of drugs, weedkillers, and synthetic resins. It is also used in cosmetic surgery on skin.

It is used as a disinfectant and in the production of drugs, weedkillers, and synthetic resins. It is also used in cosmetic surgery as an exfoliant, to remove layers of dead skin.