| Agent Name |
Carbofuran |
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| CAS Number |
1563-66-2 |
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| Formula |
C12-H15-N-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Pesticides |
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| Synonyms |
2,2-Dimethyl-2,2-dihydrobenzofuranyl-7 N-methylcarbamate; 2,2-Dimethyl-2,3-dihydro-7-benzofuranyl N-methylcarbamate; 2,2-Dimethyl-7-coumaranyl N-methylcarbamate; 2,3-Dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranol methylcarbamate; 2,3-Dihydro-2,2-dimethylbenzofuran-7-yl methylcarbamate; 2,3-Dihydro-2,2-dimethylbenzofuranyl-7-N-methylcarbamate; 7-Benzofuranol, 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-, methylcarbamate; BAY 70143; BAY 78537; Brifur; C2292-59A; Carbamic acid, methyl-, 2,2-dimethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-7-yl ester; Carbamic acid, methyl-, 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl ester; Carbofuran; Carbofurane; Chinufur; Crisfuran; Curaterr; D 1221; FMC 10242; Furacarb; Furadan; Furadan 3G; Furadan 4F; Furadan G; Karbofuranu [Polish]; Kenofuran; ME F248; Methyl carbamic acid 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl ester; N-Metylokarbaminian 2,3-dwuwodoro-2,2-dwumetylobenzofuranylu-7 [Polish]; Niagara 10242; Niagara nia-10242; OMS-864; Pillarfuran; Yaltox; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Carbamates |
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| Description |
Odorless, white or grayish, crystalline solid. [insecticide] [Note: May be dissolved in a liquid carrier.]; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to kill insects, mites, and nematodes on field or forest crops; EXTOXNET] |
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| Comments |
Classified as "highly toxic" or "moderately toxic" depending on the formulation, it may be used only by certified applicators. [EXTOXNET] Allergic contact dermatitis in pesticide handlers is most likely due to maneb, carbofuran, carbaryl, captan, folpet, or captafol. [Marks, p. 312] |
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| Restricted |
EPA banned all granular formulations in 1994. [EXTOXNET] |
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| Reference Link |
EXTOXNET PIP - CARBOFURAN |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| BEI |
Cholinesterase activity in red blood cells = 70% of individual's baseline, sample time discretionary |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction and vapor |
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| Vapor Pressure |
4.85 x 10 -06 mm Hg |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Other Poison |
Carbamate |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CARBOFURAN
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