| Agent Name |
Diuron |
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| CAS Number |
330-54-1 |
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| Formula |
C9-H10-Cl2-N2-O |
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| Major Category |
Pesticides |
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| Synonyms |
1,1-Dimethyl-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea; 1-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethylurea; 1-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethyluree [French]; 3-(3,4-Dichloor-fenyl)-1,1-dimethylureum [Dutch]; 3-(3,4-Dichlor-phenyl)-1,1-dimethyl-harnstoff [German]; 3-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea; 3-(3,4-Dicloro-fenyl)-1,1-dimetil-urea [Italian]; AF 101; Anduron; Ansaron; Bioron; Cekiuron; Crisuron; DCMU; DCMU 99; DMU; DP Hardener 95; Dailon; Di-on; Dichlorfenidim; Dichlorfenidim [Russian]; Direx 4L; Dirurol; Ditox-800; Diuron 4L; Diuron 900; Diuron Nortox; Drexel; Duran; Durashield; Dynex; Farmco diuron; HW 920; Herbatox; Herburon; Karmex; Karmex D; Karmex DW; Karmex Diuron Herbicide; Lucenit; Marmer; N'-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethylurea; N,N,-Dimethyl-N'-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)urea; N-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-N',N'-dimethylurea; Preventol A 6; Seduron; Sup'r flo; Telvar diuron weed killer; USAF XR-42; Unidron; Urox D; Vonduron; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Herbicides, Urea Derivative |
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| Description |
White, odorless, crystalline solid. [herbicide]; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
A photosynthesis inhibitor, diuron is used for general weed control and to kill emerging weeds in sugarcane, citrus, pineapple, cotton, and asparagus crops. [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Skin and mucous membrane irritation have been reported with the use of diuron. [ACGIH] |
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| Reference Link |
EXTOXNET PIP - DIURON |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
10 mg/m3 |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2 x 10 -09 mm Hg |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DIURON
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