Aldicarb (Ref: ENT 27093) |
![]() Last updated: 16/12/2020 |
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(Also known as: carbamic acid; UC 21149; carbamyl) |
SUMMARY |
Aldicarb is an insecticide that is not approved for use in the EU. It is highly soluble and volatile. It is not persistent in soil but may be in in aqueous sustems. It is highly toxic to humans but has a low potential to bioaccumulate. It is a known endocrine disrupter, a neurotoxin and an inhibitor of acetyl cholinesterase. Aldicarb is highly toxic to birds and honeybees, and moderately toxic to most aquatic organisms and earthworms. |
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A soil applied, insecticide and nematicide used to control chewing, sucking and soil dwelling insects | |
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Mites; Nematodes; Aphids | |
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Cucumbers; Water melons; Cotton; Peanut; Soybean; Potatoes | |
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Current | |
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1970, USA |
UK regulatory status |
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Not approved | ||
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EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Australia, USA |
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Chemical structure |
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Isomeric - a structural isomer of butocarboxime | |
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C₇H₁₄N₂O₂S | |
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CC(C)(C=NOC(=O)NC)SC | |
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CC(C)(/C=N/OC(=O)NC)SC | |
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QGLZXHRNAYXIBU-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
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InChI=1S/C7H14N2O2S/c1-7(2,12-4)5-9-11-6(10)8-3/h5H,1-4H3,(H,8,10)/b9-5+ | |
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Common Name | Relationship | Link |
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General status |
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Insecticide, Acaricide, Nematicide | |
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Carbamate | |
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Synthetic | |
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Systemic with contact and stomach action absorbed through roots. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor. | |
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116-06-3 | |
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204-123-2 | |
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215 | |
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098301 | |
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9570071 | |
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190.26 | |
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(5E)-7,7-dimethyl-4-oxa-8-thia-2,5-diazanon-5-en-3-one | |
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(EZ)-2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propionaldehyde O-methylcarbamoyloxime | |
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2-methyl-2-(methylthio)propanal O-[(methylamino)carbonyl]oxime | |
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PAN Dirty Dozen; Potential groundwater contaminant; Marine Pollutant | |
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Not applicable | |
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Not applicable | |
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1A | |
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Not applicable | |
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Leptinotarsa decemlineata, Liriomyza munda, Tetranychus urticae | |
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White crystals |
Formulations |
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Products are usually supplied as granular formulations |
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4930 | B5 B = UK CRD and ACP evaluation documents / and other Defra (UK) documents (click here ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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180000 | B4 B = UK CRD and ACP evaluation documents / and other Defra (UK) documents (click here ) Benzene4 = Verified data |
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110000 | B3 B = UK CRD and ACP evaluation documents / and other Defra (UK) documents (click here ) Toluene3 = Unverified data of known source |
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470000 | B4 B = UK CRD and ACP evaluation documents / and other Defra (UK) documents (click here ) Dichloromethane4 = Verified data |
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380000 | B4 B = UK CRD and ACP evaluation documents / and other Defra (UK) documents (click here ) Acetone4 = Verified data |
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99 | L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Decomposes before boiling | V3 V = ChemID online databases / IPCS INCHEM (ChemID; IPCS INCHEM ) 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Not expected to self ignite; Not highly flammable | V3 V = ChemID online databases / IPCS INCHEM (ChemID; IPCS INCHEM ) 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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1.41 X 1001 | Calculated | - | |||||||
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1.15 | B5 B = UK CRD and ACP evaluation documents / and other Defra (UK) documents (click here ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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1.2 | L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Not applicable | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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No dissociation | |||||||||||
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3.87 | B5 B = UK CRD and ACP evaluation documents / and other Defra (UK) documents (click here ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
Low volatility | ||||||||
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1.25 X 10-05 | H4 H = The US ARS pesticide properties database (click here ) 4 = Verified data |
Non-volatile | ||||||||
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Degradation |
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10 | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
Non-persistent | |||||||
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Non-persistent | ||||||||
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Literature values DT₅₀ range 1-60 days | ||||||||||
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5.5 | R4 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications 4 = Verified data |
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Published literature RL₅₀ range 1.0-12.6 days, 7 field & undercover grown crops, various matrices, n=14 | ||||||||||
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8 | K4 K = Research datasets, e.g. Pandora, Demetra 4 = Verified data |
Moderately fast | |||||||
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189 | K4 K = Research datasets, e.g. Pandora, Demetra 4 = Verified data |
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Hydrolysis is not greatly pH sensitive except in concentrated alkaline media | ||||||||||
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6 | K3 K = Research datasets, e.g. Pandora, Demetra 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Soil adsorption and mobility |
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Mobile | |||||||
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General literature Koc 7.08-46.77 mL g⁻¹ | ||||||||||
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1.29 | G3 G = Extension Toxicology network database EXTOXNET (click here ) 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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0.9 | ||||||||||
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Mean of 4 soils, 5 values. Sandy loam Kf=0.19; Loamy sand Kf=0.22; Loam Kf=2.47; Silt loam Kf=1.13 | ||||||||||
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0.76 | Calculated | Low leachability | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mobile | Calculated | - |
Key metabolites |
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Soil | 0.9 | Major fraction, Relevancy unknown | |||||
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Soil | 0.2 | Major fraction, Relevancy unknown |
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aldicarb sulfone Note: DT50 soil = 48 days |
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aldicarb nitrile | - | Soil; Plant; Rat (Urinary) | - | - | |||||
aldicarb acid | - | Soil | - | - |
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42 | P4 P = Other governments and regulators 4 = Verified data |
Low potential | |||||||
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0.93 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Rat4 = Verified data |
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3.4 | F3 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Anas platyrhynchos3 = Unverified data of known source |
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0.56 | L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources Oncorhynchus mykiss3 = Unverified data of known source |
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1.37 | Q2 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources Unknown species2 = Unverified data of unknown source |
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0.42 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Daphnia magna4 = Verified data |
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0.035 | L2 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources Daphnia magna2 = Unverified data of unknown source |
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0.004 | F3 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Chironomus riparius 1 day3 = Unverified data of known source |
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50 | F3 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Skeletonema costatum3 = Unverified data of known source |
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> 0.28 | R4 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications 4 = Verified data |
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0.211 | R4 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications Megachile rotundata4 = Verified data |
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0.431 | R4 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications Megachile rotundata4 = Verified data |
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65 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Eisenia foetida4 = Verified data |
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0.93 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Rat4 = Verified data |
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0.003 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) JMPR 19954 = Verified data |
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0.003 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) JMPR 19954 = Verified data |
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Consumer exposure to aldicarb and its toxic metabolites (the sulfoxide and sulfone) occurs mainly through food residues | |||||||||
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Non-statutory WHO drinking water guideline 0.01 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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Health issues |
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Highly toxic IARC Group 3 carcinogen, USEPA - possible human carcinogen at high doses Endocrine issues - Inhibition of 17 beta-estradiol and progesterone activity |
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Health: H330, H311, H300 Environment: H400, H410 |
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T+ - Very toxic: R26/28 T - Toxic: R24 N - Dangerous for the environment: R50, R53 |
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S1/2, S22, S36/37, S45, S61,S60 | |||
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Record last updated: | 16/12/2020 |
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 |