(Also known as: DBPC; oxy DBCP ; dibromo-3-chloropropane; BBC12)
SUMMARY
Dibromochloropropane is an obsolete soil fumigant for the control of nematodes. It is highly soluble in water and highly volatile. It may be persistent in some soil systems depending on local conditions. Based on its chemical properties there may be a risk of leaching. It is moderately toxic to fish. Other ecotoxicity data is missing. Dibromochloropropane is moderately toxic o mammals via the oral route. There are also concerns that this substance may damage reproduction and/or fertility, is a neurotoxin and irritant.
Data alerts
The following alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement.
Environmental fate
Ecotoxicity
Human health
Environmental fate High alert: GUS: High leachability
Warning: Significant data are missing
Ecotoxicity Moderate alert: Fish acute ecotoxicity: Moderate
Warning: Significant data are missing
Human health High alert: Carcinogen; Reproduction/development effects; Neurotoxicant
GENERAL INFORMATION
Description
A largely obsolete soil fumigant used to protect field crops, vegetables and fruits from nematodes
Example pests controlled
Nematodes
Example applications
Fruit including berries, grapes, citrus; Peanuts; Cotton, Soybeans; Turf; Ornamentals
Efficacy & activity
-
Availability status
Considered obsolete but may be available in some countries
Introduction & key dates
1955, first reported
UK regulatory status
UK COPR regulatory status
Not approved
Date COPR inclusion expires
Not applicable
UK LERAP status
No UK approval for use
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414)
EC Regulation 1107/2009 status
Not approved
Dossier rapporteur/co-rapporteur
Not applicable
Date EC 1107/2009 inclusion expires
Not applicable
EU Candidate for substitution (CfS)
Not applicable
Listed in EU database
No
Approved for use (✓) under EC 1107/2009 in the following EU Member States
Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242