| Agent Name |
Chlordimeform |
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| CAS Number |
6164-98-3 |
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| Formula |
C10-H13-Cl-N2 |
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| Major Category |
Pesticides |
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| Synonyms |
Fundex; Galecon; N`-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)-N,N-dimethylmethanimidamide; Chlorophenamidine; Acaron; Bermat; CDM; N,N-Dimethyl-N`-(2-methyl-4-chlorophenyl)formamidine; Formamidine, N`-(4-chloro-o-tolyl)-N,N-dimethyl-; Fundal; Galecron; Ovatoxion; RS-141; Spanone; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Other Insecticides |
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| Description |
Colorless crystals; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
An Acaricide used against many organophosphate and carbamate resistant pests. It acts as an uncoupling agent and monoamine oxidase inhibitor; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Comments |
Several workers developed hematuria secondary to hemorrhagic cystitis after exposure to chlordimeform. The syndrome resolved within 2 to 8 weeks following termination of the exposure. A case of methemoglobinemia induced by chlordimeform was reported. [EPA Pesticides, p. 77-78] |
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| Restricted |
Registration voluntarily withdrawn in 1989. |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.00035 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CHLORDIMEFORM
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