Dibromochloropropane (Ref: OS1897) |
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(Also known as: DBPC; oxy DBCP ; dibromo-3-chloropropane; BBC12) |
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A largely obsolete soil fumigant used to protect field crops, vegetables and fruits from nematodes | |
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Nematodes | |
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Fruit including berries, grapes, citrus; Peanuts; Cotton, Soybeans; Turf; Ornamentals | |
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1955, first reported |
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No UK approval for use |
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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C₃H₅Br₂Cl | |
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C(C(CBr)Br)Cl | |
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WBEJYOJJBDISQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
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InChI=1S/C3H5Br2Cl/c4-1-3(5)2-6/h3H,1-2H2 | |
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Nematicide, Insecticide, Fumigant, Fungicide | |
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Halogenated alkane | |
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Respiratory action, highly toxic | |
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(RS)-1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane | |
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1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane | |
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Colourless to amber-brown liquid with pungent odour |
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Was available in a range of formulations including emulsifiable concentrates. |
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Miscible | F3 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Isopropanol3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Miscible | V3 V = ChemID online databases / IPCS INCHEM (ChemID; IPCS INCHEM ) Dichloropropane3 = Unverified data of known source |
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10000 | R3 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Data for DT₅₀ varies on literature from 70 to 450 days | ||||||||||
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Stable | F3 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Stable pH 4 to pH 9 | ||||||||||
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Other sources range 70-125 mL g⁻¹ | ||||||||||
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Exposure to DBCP most likely results from the inhalation of contaminated air, but also via skin contact and ingestion | ||||||||||
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Non-statutory WHO drinking water guideline 0.001 mg l⁻¹ | B5 B = UK CRD and ACP evaluation documents / and other Defra (UK) documents (click here ) UK EA QS database 20185 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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May cause male infertility Liver and kidney toxicant May cause pulmonary edema |
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Flammable Corrosive to metals |
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Carcinogen category 2: R45 Xn - Harmful: R20, R21, R22 Xi - Irritant: R36, R37, R38 H - Handling risks: R10 |
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dibromochloropropane | ||
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Dibromchlorpropan | ||
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1,2-dibromo-cloro-propano | ||
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1,2-dibroom-3-chloorpropaan |
Record last updated: | 11/01/2021 |
Contact: | aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: | 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 |