Agent Name |
Dichlobenil |
CAS Number |
1194-65-6 |
Formula |
C7-H3-Cl2-N |
Major Category |
Pesticides |
Synonyms |
Casoron; Dyclomec; Barrier; [EPA Pesticides] 2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile; BAM; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Herbicides, Other |
Sources/Uses |
Has been used as a herbicide; [HSDB] |
Comments |
Listed as potential inducer of chloracne; [Rosenstock, p. 714] According to "Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings," it has an acute LD50 of greater than 4,460 mg/kg and has "minimal toxic, irritant effects." [EPA Pesticides, p. 119] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Bioaccumulates |
Yes |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Chloracne |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DICHLOBENIL
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