| Agent Name |
Folpet |
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| CAS Number |
133-07-3 |
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| Formula |
C9-H4-Cl3-N-O2-S |
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| Major Category |
Pesticides |
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| Synonyms |
Cosan T; Faltan; Folnit; Folpel; Ftalan; Fungitrol 11; Intercide TMP; Orthophaltan 50; Orthophaltan; Phthaltan; Sanfol; Spolacid; Trifol; Folpan; Folpex; Phaltan; Vinicoll; Thiophal; [EXTOXNET] N-(Trichloromethylthio)phthalimide; 2-[(Trichloromethylthio]-1-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione; Folpan; Phalton; Phaltan; Folpex; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Fungicides |
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| Sources/Uses |
The thiophthalimides are widely used fungicides on seeds, field crops, and stored produce; [EPA Pesticides] Used as a biocide in paints; [Adams, p. 475] Used in the USA as a pesticide on avocados and as a wood preservative; used in Europe on grapes; [Zainal h, Shane S, Que H. Flopet Permeation Through Nitrile Gloves. Appl Occup Environ Hyg 2003;18:658-668] |
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| Comments |
The thiophthalimides include captan, captafol, and folpet. No systemic poisonings in humans have been reported. [EPA Pesticides] "Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization." [ICSC] |
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| Restricted |
No longer sold in the U.S. [EXTOXNET] |
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| Reference Link |
EXTOXNET - Folpet |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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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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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: FOLPET
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