| Agent Name |
Aldicarb |
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| CAS Number |
116-06-3 |
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| Formula |
C7-H14-N2-O2-S |
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| Major Category |
Pesticides |
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| Synonyms |
2-Methyl-2-(methylthio)propanal, O-((methylamino)carbonyl)oxime; 2-Methyl-2-(methylthio)propionaldehyde O-(methylcarbamoyl)oxime; 2-Methyl-2-methylthio-propionaldehyd-O-(N-methyl-carbamoyl)-oxim [German]; 2-Metil-2-tiometil-propionaldeid-O-(N-metil-carbamoil)-ossima [Italian]; Aldicarb; Aldicarbe [French]; Carbamic acid, methyl-, O-((2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propylidene)amino) deriv.; Carbamyl; OMS-771; Propanal, 2-methyl-2-(methylthio)-, O-((methylamino)carbonyl)oxime; Sulfone aldoxycarb; TEMIK G; Temik; Temik 10 G; Temik G10; UC-21149; Union carbide 21149; Union carbide UC-21149; [ChemIDplus] UN 2757 |
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| Category |
Carbamates |
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| Description |
White crystals with a slightly sulfurous odor. [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Carbamate derivative used as an insecticide, acaricide, and nematocide. [ChemIDplus] A restricted use pesticide for certified applicators only; Widely used on cotton, peanut, and soybean crops to control mites, nematodes, and aphids; [EXTOXNET] |
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| Comments |
Absorbed through the skin; [Olson, p. 544] Extremely toxic by oral and dermal routes; Occupational poisonings have occurred after failure to follow instructions for safe loading and applying; Formulated only as granules which are applied directly to the soil; [EXTOXNET] |
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| Restricted |
In 1990, Temik was voluntarily withdrawn for use on potato crops because of concerns about groundwater contamination. [EXTOXNET] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
3.47 x 10 -05 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 200 mg/m3/5h |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Other Poison |
Carbamate |
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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: ALDICARB
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