Trioxymethylene |
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(Also known as: 1,3,5-trioxane; S-trioxane; metaformaldehyde; trioxin; paraformaldehyde; aldeform; trioxymethylen) |
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An outdated fungicide that has previously been used as a public health substance with a range of uses such as disinfecting sickrooms and linens | |
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Broad spectrum of fungal pathogens | |
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UK regulatory status |
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No UK approval for use |
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Chemical structure |
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C₃H₆O₃ | |
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C1OCOCO1 | |
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BGJSXRVXTHVRSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
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InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-4-2-6-3-5-1/h1-3H2 | |
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General status |
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Fungicide, Fumigant, Antibacterial | |
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Cyclic trimer of formaldehyde | |
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110-88-3 | |
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203-812-5 | |
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8081 | |
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90.08 | |
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1,3,5-trioxane | |
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1,3,5-trioxane | |
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1,3,5-trioxacyclohexane | |
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White crystalline solid |
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221000 | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Insoluble | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources Ethanol3 = Unverified data of known source |
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-0.43 | V3 V = ChemID online databases / IPCS INCHEM (ChemID; IPCS INCHEM ) 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Formic acid | - | Air (oxidation) | - | Q3 |
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> 550 | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources Rat3 = Unverified data of known source |
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> 14236 | F4 F = U.S. EPA ECOTOX database / U.S. EPA pesticide fate database / Miscellaneous WHO documents (US EPA Databases Related to Pesticide Risk Assessment ) Cyprinodon variegatus4 = Verified data |
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> 13219 | 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 magna>4 = Verified data |
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General |
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0.203 | E3 E = Manufacturers safety data sheets Rat3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Intraperitoneal LD₅₀ = 425 mg kg⁻¹ | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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May cause pulmonary irritation, dermatitis, nausa, vomiting and loss of consciouness Harmful is swallowed or inhaled |
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IMDG Transport Code is usually 4.1 Flammable May decompose to form flammable and/or explosive mixtures in air |
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Xn - Harmful: 22/36/37/38/40 | |||
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Packaging Group III (minor danger) |
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trioxymethylene | ||
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Trioxymethylen | ||
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triossimetilene | ||
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trioxymethyleen |
Record last updated: | 05/03/2020 |
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 |