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Niclosamide-olamine
Last updated: 10/01/2024
(Also known as: niclosamide ethanolamine salt)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Description
A largely obsolete antiparasitic control agent for humans and animals
Availability status
-
Introduction & key dates
-
Examples of veterinary uses
Used for treating tape worm infections. Also used to control aquatic pests (Aquatic snails; Sea lamprey)
Examples of species treated
Horses; Ruminants; Cats; Dogs; Sheep; Poultry; Aquatic situations
Approval status
VMR 2013/2033 approval status (GB/UK)
Not approved
EU Regulatory approval status
Not approved
Chemical structure
Isomerism
None
Chemical formula
C₁₅H₁₅Cl₂N₃O₅
Canonical SMILES
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Isomeric SMILES
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International Chemical Identifier key (InChIKey)
XYCDHXSQODHSLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
International Chemical Identifier (InChI)
InChI=1S/C13H8Cl2N2O4.C2H7NO/c14-7-1-4-12(18)9(5-7)13(19)16-11-3-2-8(17(20)21)6-10(11)15;3-1-2-4/h1-6,18H,(H,16,19);4H,1-3H2
2D structure diagram/image available?
Yes
Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre diagrams
Common Name Relationship Link
niclosamide Parent
General status
Veterinary substance type
Anthelmintic, Antiparasitic, Nematicide
Substance groups
Chloronitrophenol molluscidie
Minimum active substance purity
-
Known relevant impurities
-
Substance origin
Synthetic
Mode of action
Respiratory & stomach action. Acts by uncoupling oxidative phosphorylation in the tapeworm
Molecular targets
[DNA, Antagonist], [Oxidative phosphorylation, Uncoupler], [Glucose uptake, Inhibitor]
CAS RN
1420-04-8
EC number
No data found
CIPAC number
599
US EPA chemical code
-
PubChem CID
-
CLP index number
No data found
Therapeutic Class
Antiparasitic products, insecticides & repellents: Anthelmintics
ATCvet Code
QP52AG03
Controlled Drug?
No
Regulation 37/2010 MRL Classification
-
Molecular mass
388.203
PIN (Preferred Identification Name)
5-chloro-N-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)-2-hydroxybenzamide—2-aminoethan-1-ol (1/1)
IUPAC name
2′,5-dichloro-4′-nitrosalicylanilide - 2-aminoethanol (1:1)
CAS name
5-chloro-N-(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)-2-hydroxybenzamide compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)
Other status information
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Relevant Environmental Water Quality Standards
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Physical state
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Related substances & organisms
Formulations
Property
Product
Manufacturer
Authorisation Route
Legal Class (GB/UK)
Example products (past and present) using this active
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Formulation and application details
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ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Solubility - In water at 20 °C (mg l⁻¹)
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Solubility - In organic solvents at 20 °C (mg l⁻¹)
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Melting point (°C)
91.0
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources
3 = Unverified data of known source
-
Boiling point (°C)
155
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources
3 = Unverified data of known source
-
Degradation point (°C)
- - -
Flashpoint (°C)
- - -
Octanol-water partition coefficient at pH 7, 20 °C
P
1.26 X 1004 Calculated -
Log P
4.1
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources
3 = Unverified data of known source
High
Fat solubility of residues
Solubility
- - -
Data type
- - -
Density (g ml⁻¹)
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Dissociation constant pKa) at 25 °C
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-
Vapour pressure at 20 °C (mPa)
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Henry's law constant at 25 °C (Pa m³ mol⁻¹)
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Maximum UV-vis absorption L mol⁻¹ cm⁻¹
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Surface tension (mN m⁻¹)
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Refractive Index
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Degradation
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Soil degradation (days) (aerobic)
DT₅₀ (typical)
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DT₅₀ (lab at 20 °C)
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DT₅₀ (field)
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DT₉₀ (lab at 20 °C)
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DT₉₀ (field)
- - -
Note
-
Manure DT₅₀ (days)
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Aqueous photolysis DT₅₀ (days) at pH 7
Value
- - -
Note
-
Aqueous hydrolysis DT₅₀ (days) at 20 °C and pH 7
Value
- - -
Note
-
Water-sediment DT₅₀ (days)
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Water phase only DT₅₀ (days)
- - -
Soil adsorption and mobility
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Linear
Kd
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Koc
-
Notes and range
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Freundlich
Kf
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Kfoc
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1/n
-
Notes and range
-
pH sensitivity
-
Fate indices
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
GUS leaching potential index
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Bio-concentration factor
BCF (l kg⁻¹)
- - -
CT₅₀ (days)
- -
Known metabolites

None

ECOTOXICOLOGY
Terrestrial ecotoxicology
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Mammals - Acute oral LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
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Mammals - Short term dietary NOEL
(mg kg⁻¹)
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(ppm diet)
- -
Mammals - Chronic 21d NOAEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)
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Birds - Acute LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
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Birds - Short term dietary (LC₅₀/LD₅₀)
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Birds - Chronic 21d NOEL (mg kg⁻¹ bw d⁻¹)
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Earthworms - Acute 14 day LC₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
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Earthworms - Chronic NOEC, reproduction (mg kg⁻¹)
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Soil micro-organisms
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Collembola
Acute LC₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
- - -
Chronic NOEC (mg kg⁻¹)
- - -
Non-target plants
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Honeybees (Apis spp.)
Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Unknown mode acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Chronic
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Bumblebees (Bombus spp.)
Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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-
Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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-
Mason bees (Osmia spp.)
Contact acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Oral acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg bee⁻¹)
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Other bee species (1)
Acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg insect⁻¹)
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Mode of exposure
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Other bee species (2)
Acute LD₅₀ (worst case from 24, 48 and 72 hour values - μg insect⁻¹)
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Mode of exposure
-
Beneficial insects (Ladybirds)
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Beneficial insects (Lacewings)
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Beneficial insects (Parasitic wasps)
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Beneficial insects (Predatory mites)
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Beneficial insects (Ground beetles)
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Aquatic ecotoxicology
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Temperate Freshwater Fish - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Temperate Freshwater Fish - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l⁻¹)
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Tropical Freshwater Fish - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Temperate Freshwater Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Temperate Freshwater Aquatic invertebrates - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l⁻¹)
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Tropical Freshwater Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Aquatic crustaceans - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Sediment dwelling organisms - Acute 96 hour LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, static, water (mg l⁻¹)
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Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, sediment (mg kg⁻¹)
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Aquatic plants - Acute 7 day EC₅₀, biomass (mg l⁻¹)
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Algae - Acute 72 hour EC₅₀, growth (mg l⁻¹)
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Algae - Chronic 96 hour NOEC, growth (mg l⁻¹)
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Mesocosm study data
NOEAEC mg l⁻¹
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NOEAEC mg l⁻¹
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HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION
General
Property
Value
Source; quality score; and other information
Interpretation
Threshold of Toxicological Concern (Cramer Class)
High (class III) - -
Mammals - Acute oral LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹)
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Mammals - Dermal LD₅₀ (mg kg⁻¹ body weight)
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Mammals - Inhalation LC₅₀ (mg l⁻¹)
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Other Mammal toxicity endpoints
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ADI - Acceptable Daily Intake (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)
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ARfD - Acute Reference Dose (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)
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AAOEL - Acute Acceptable Operator Exposure Level (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)
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AOEL - Acceptable Operator Exposure Level - Systemic (mg kg⁻¹ bw day⁻¹)
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Dermal penetration studies (%)
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Dangerous Substances Directive 76/464
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Exposure Routes
Public
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Occupational
May be absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes
Mammalian dose elimination route and rate
Some metabolism, metabolites and unchanged parent lost mainly via the faeces
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources
3 = Unverified data of known source
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Health issues
Specific human health issues
Carcinogen
Genotoxic
Endocrine disruptor
XNo, known not to cause a problem
A0 A = Chromosome aberration (EFSA database)
0 = No data
;
B0 B = DNA damage/repair (EFSA database)
0 = No data
;
C0 C = Gene mutation (EFSA database)
0 = No data
;
D0 D = Genome mutation (EFSA database)
0 = No data
;
E3 E = Unspecified genotoxicity type (miscellaneous data source)
3 = Negative
No data found
Reproduction / development effects Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor Neurotoxicant
?Possibly, status not identified
No data found No data found
Respiratory tract irritant Skin irritant Skin sensitiser
?Possibly, status not identified
?Possibly, status not identified
No data found
Eye irritant Phototoxicant  
Yes, known to cause a problem
No data found  
General human health issues
May cause gastrointestinal problems, anorexia, irritability & alopecia
Salts may cause occular irritation
Harmful if swallowed
Handling issues
Property
Value and interpretation
General
Avoid formation of dust
IMDG Transport Hazard Class 9
CLP classification 2013
-
WHO Classification
U (Unlikely to present an acute hazard)
UN Number
UN3077
Waste disposal & packaging
Packaging Group III (minor danger)
Shelf-life, storage, stability and reactivity
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TRANSLATIONS
Language
Name
English
niclosamide-olamine
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Dutch
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Record last updated: 10/01/2024
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