Fluensulfone (Ref: BYI 01921) |
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(Also known as: MCW-2) |
SUMMARY |
A novel nematicide which is not approvd for use in the EU. It has a moderate oral toxicity and low by dermal and inhalation routes. It is an irritant and skin sensitiser. Fluensulfone can be expected to dissipate rather rapidly in the environment and has a low to moderate toxicity to fauna and flora. |
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A novel pre-plant nematicide effective against a number of plant parasitic nematodes in a range of agricultural and horticultural crops | |
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Plant parasitic nematodes including Meloidogyne spp. | |
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Curcubits; Tomatoes; Capsium; Eggplant; Okra | |
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2004, discovered Japan; 2014, first product launched |
UK regulatory status |
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No UK approval for use |
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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USA, Canada, Australia, Israel |
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Chemical structure |
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C₇H₅ClF₃NO₂S₂ | |
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C1=C(SC(=N1)S(=O)(=O)CCC(=C(F)F)F)Cl | |
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XSNMWAPKHUGZGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
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InChI=1S/C7H5ClF3NO2S2/c8-5-3-12-7(15-5)16(13,14)2-1-4(9)6(10)11/h3H,1-2H2 | |
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General status |
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Nematicide | |
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Heterocyclic fluoroalkenyl sulfone | |
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Systemic with rapid contact action, affects all active stages of the nematode life cycle by inhibiting the feeding and motility of adults and juveniles and | |
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5-chloro-2-(3,4,4-trifluorobut-3-ene-1-sulfonyl)-1,3-thiazole | |
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5-chloro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl 3,4,4-trifluorobut-3-en-1-yl sulfone | |
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5-chloro-2-[(3,4,4-trifluoro-3-buten-1-yl)sulfonyl]thiazole | |
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Yellow coloured resin-like solid with a charcateristic odour |
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Usually supplied as an emulsifiable concentrated liquid for broadcast spraying or drip injection |
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34.8 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) 4 = Verified data |
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Decomposes before boiling | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) 4 = Verified data |
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DT₅₀ range 7.1 - 16.5 days | ||||||||||
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21 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) 4 = Verified data |
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Stable | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) 4 = Verified data |
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Other known metabolites |
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thiazole sulfonic acid (Ref: M-3625) Note: Oral LD50 rat >2000 mg/kg BW |
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thiazole methyl sulone (Ref: M-3626) Note: Oral LD50 rat 300-2000 mg/kg BW |
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butene sulfonic acid (Ref: M-3627) Note: Oral LD50 rat > 2000 mg/kg BW |
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thiazole mercapturate | - | Rat | - | - |
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671 | 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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13.0 | E3 E = Manufacturers safety data sheets Most sensitive species3 = Unverified data of known source |
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1.0 | E3 E = Manufacturers safety data sheets Americamysis bahia 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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0.478 | E3 E = Manufacturers safety data sheets Most sensitive species3 = Unverified data of known source |
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167 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Apis melliofera4 = Verified data |
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General |
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671 | 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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Not genotoxic or immunotoxic Possible liver & kidney toxicant USEPA - some evidence to suggest possible human carcinogen |
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Record last updated: | 27/01/2021 |
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 |