Promecarb (Ref: SN 34615)
Last updated: 23/01/2023
(Also known as: SSI 0792)
The following alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement.
Environmental fate
Ecotoxicity
Human health
Used topically for the control of flying and biting insects
Considered obsolete but may be available in some countries
1965, first reported
Cattle; Horses
None
C₁₂H₁₇NO₂
CC1=CC(=CC(=C1)OC(=O)NC)C(C)C
No data
DTAPQAJKAFRNJB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C12H17NO2/c1-8(2)10-5-9(3)6-11(7-10)15-12(14)13-4/h5-8H,1-4H3,(H,13,14)
Yes
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Carbamate insecticide; Phenyl methylcarbamate insecticide
>97%
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Synthetic
Systemic. Cholinesterase inhibitor. Rapid knock down with contact and stomach action.
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2631-37-0
220-113-0
None allocated
271400
17516
No data found
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207.3
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5-methyl-m-cumenyl methylcarbamate
3-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)phenyl methylcarbamate
Marine Pollutant
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Colourless crystalline solid
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Often supplied as emulsifiable concentrates or wettable powder
91
Moderate
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87
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
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1.26 X 1003
Calculated
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3.1
High
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4
Low volatility
9.10 X 10-03
Non-volatile
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20
Non-persistent
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28
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Non-persistent
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Best available data
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103
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Persistent
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Soil adsorption and mobility
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Moderately mobile
300
Other sources: 2000 mL g⁻¹ (DW3)
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2.20
Calculated
Transition state
75
Q2 Q = Miscellaneous internet resources 2 = Unverified data of unknown source
Estimated
Low potential
Not available
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None
Terrestrial ecotoxicology
> 23
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Mouse
High
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78
Phasianidae
High
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> 8.81
R4 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications 4 = Verified data
Eisenia foetida
High
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1.1
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Moderate
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0.31
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Moderate
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HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION
Low (class III)
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> 23
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Mouse
High
450
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Rat
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0.16
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Rat 4 hr
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Carcinogen
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
; E0 E = Unspecified genotoxicity type (miscellaneous data source) 0 = No data
No data found
Reproduction / development effects
Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor
Neurotoxicant
No data found
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
Respiratory tract irritant
Skin irritant
Skin sensitiser
?Possibly, status not identified
?Possibly, status not identified
XNo, known not to cause a problem
Eye irritant
Phototoxicant
 
XNo, known not to cause a problem
No data found
 
Toxic is swallowed Possible liver and kidney toxicant
Incompatible with alkaline substances
Health: H301 Environment: H400, H410
O (Obsolete substance)
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Record last updated:
23/01/2023
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