| ferbam (Ref: ENT 14689) |
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GENERAL INFORMATION 
for ferbam
Description: A fungicide that was once widely used to control a variety of fungal diseases on fruit and other crops
Example pests controlled: Post-bloom fruit drop; Scabs; Rusts; Moulds; Peach leaf curl; Tobacco leaf curl
Example applications: Citrus; Top fruit; Stone fruit; Tobacco; Melons; Ornamentals
Efficacy & activity: -
Availability status: Obsolete
Introduction & key dates: 1948, first registered USA
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414):
| Status | Not approved |
| Dossier rapporteur/co-rapporteur | Belgium |
| Date inclusion expires | Expired |
| EU Candidate for substitution (CfS) | - |
| Listed in EU database | Yes |
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Chemical structure:
| Isomerism | None |
| Chemical formula | C9H18FeN3S6 |
| Canonical SMILES | CN(C)C(=S)[S-].CN(C)C(=S)[S-].CN(C)C(=S)[S-].[Fe+3] |
| Isomeric SMILES | No data |
| International Chemical Identifier key (InChIKey) | WHDGWKAJBYRJJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K |
| International Chemical Identifier (InChI) | InChI=1S/3C3H7NS2.Fe/c3*1-4(2)3(5)6;/h3*1-2H3,(H,5,6);/q;;;+3/p-3 |
| 2D structure diagram/image available? | Yes |
General status:
| Pesticide type | Fungicide | |||
| Substance group | Carbamate | |||
| Minimum active substance purity | - | |||
| Known relevant impurities | - | |||
| Substance origin | Synthetic | |||
| Mode of action | Foliar applied, broad spectrum with protectant action | |||
| CAS RN | 14484-64-1 | |||
| EC number | 238-484-2 | |||
| CIPAC number | 57 | |||
| US EPA chemical code | 034801 | |||
| PubChem CID | 26710 | |||
| Molecular mass (g mol-1) | 416.49 | |||
| PIN (Preferred Identification Name) | iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate | |||
| IUPAC name | iron(III) dimethyldithiocarbamate | |||
| CAS name | (OC-6-11)-tris(dimethylcarbamodithioato-kS,kS')iron | |||
| Other status information | Chemical subject to PIC regulations | |||
| Relevant Environmental Water Quality Standards | - | |||
| Herbicide Resistance Classification (HRAC) | Not applicable | |||
| Herbicide Resistance Classification (WSSA) | Not applicable | |||
| Insecticide Resistance Classification (IRAC) | Not applicable | |||
| Fungicide Resistance Classification (FRAC) | M3 | |||
| Examples of recorded resistance | - | |||
| Physical state | Black powder | |||
| Related substances & organisms | - | |||
Formulations:
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| UK LERAP status | No UK approval for use as a pesticide under EC Regulation 1107/2009 | |||
| Formulation and application details | Usually supplied as water dispersible granules or as a wettable powder. | |||
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
Interpretation |
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| Solubility - In water at 20oC (mg l-1) | 130 | H4 | Moderate | |
| Solubility - In organic solvents at 20oC (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Melting point (oC) | 120 | F3 | - | |
| Boiling point (oC) | Decomposes before boiling | L3 | - | |
| Degradation point (oC) | 180 | L3 | - | |
| Flashpoint (oC) | - | - | - | |
| Octanol-water partition coefficient at pH 7, 20oC | P | 2.51 X 10-02 | Calculated | - |
| Log P | -1.6 | F3 | Low | |
| Bulk density (g ml-1)/Specific gravity | 0.21 | F3 | - | |
| Dissociation constant (pKa) at 25oC | - | - | - | |
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| Vapour pressure at 20oC (mPa) | 0.012 | F3 | Low volatility | |
| Henry's law constant at 25oC (Pa m3 mol-1) | - | - | - | |
GUS leaching potential index  |
1.87 | Calculated | Transition state | |
| SCI-GROW groundwater index (μg l-1) for a 1 kg ha-1 or 1 l ha-1 application rate |
Value | 5.10 X 10-02 | Calculated | - |
| Note | - | |||
| Potential for particle bound transport index |
- | Calculated | Low | |
| Maximum UV-vis absorption L mol-1 cm-1 | - | - | - | |
| Surface tension (mN m-1) | - | - | - | |
Degradation:
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
Interpretation |
General biodegradability | - |
| Soil degradation (days) (aerobic) | DT50 (typical) | 17 | M4 | Non-persistent |
| DT50 (lab at 20oC) | - | - | - | |
| DT50 (field) | - | - | - | |
| DT90 (lab at 20oC) | - | - | - | |
| DT90 (field) | - | - | - | |
| DT50 modelling endpoint | - | - | - | |
| Note | Best available data | |||
| Dissipation rate RL50 on plant matrix | Value | - | - | - |
| Note | - | |||
| Dissipation rate RL50 on and in plant matrix | Value | - | - | - |
| Note | - | |||
| Aqueous photolysis DT50 (days) at pH 7 | Value | 0.3 | Q3 | Fast |
| Note | - | |||
| Aqueous hydrolysis DT50 (days) at 20oC and pH 7 | Value | 2 | Q3 | Non-persistent |
| Note | - | |||
| Water-sediment DT50 (days) | 30 | Q3 | Moderately fast | |
| Water phase only DT50 (days) | - | - | - | |
Soil adsorption and mobility:
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
Interpretation |
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| Linear | Kd | - | H3 | Moderately mobile |
| Koc | 300 | |||
| Notes and range | Best available data | |||
| Freundlich | Kf | - | - | - |
| Kfoc | - | |||
| 1/n | - | |||
| Notes and range | - | |||
| pH sensitivity | - | |||
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
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| Bio-concentration factor | BCF (l kg-1) | 0.95 | Q2 Estimated | Low potential |
| CT50 (days) | Not available | - | ||
| Mammals - Acute oral LD50 (mg kg-1) | > 4000 | L3 Rat | Low | |
| Mammals - Short term dietary NOEL | (mg kg-1) | - | L2 Rat, 2 year | - |
| (ppm diet) | 250 | - | ||
| Birds - Acute LD50 (mg kg-1) | 2000 | L3 Coturnix japonica | Moderate | |
| Birds - Short term dietary (LC50/LD50) | - | - | - | |
| Fish - Acute 96 hour LC50 (mg l-1) | 0.09 | F3 Cyprinidae | High | |
| Fish - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC50 (mg l-1) | 0.09 | L3 Daphnia magna | High | |
| Aquatic invertebrates - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Aquatic crustaceans - Acute 96 hour LC50 (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Sediment dwelling organisms - Acute 96 hour LC50 (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, static, water (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, sediment (mg kg-1) | - | - | - | |
| Aquatic plants - Acute 7 day EC50, biomass (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Non-target plants | - | - | - | |
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| Algae - Acute 72 hour EC50, growth (mg l-1) | 2.4 | F4 Chlorella pyrenoidosa | Moderate | |
| Algae - Chronic 96 hour NOEC, growth (mg l-1) | - | - | - | |
| Honeybees | Contact acute 48 hour LD50 (μg bee-1) | 12.1 | F4 | Moderate |
| Oral acute 48 hour LD50 (μg bee-1) | - | - | - | |
| Unknown mode acute 48 hour LD50 (μg bee-1) | - | - | - | |
| Earthworms - Acute 14 day LC50 (mg kg-1) | 625 | L3 | Moderate | |
| Earthworms - Chronic 14 day NOEC, reproduction (mg kg-1) | - | - | - | |
| Other soil macro-organisms - e.g. Collembola | LR50 / EC50 / NOEC / % Effect | - | - | - |
| Other arthropod (1) | LR50 g ha-1 | - | - | - |
| % Effect | Harmless | AB1 Typhlodromus pyri | - | |
| Other arthropod (2) | LR50 g ha-1 | - | - | - |
| % Effect | - | - | - | |
| Soil micro-organisms | - | - | - | |
| Mesocosm study data | NOEAEC mg l-1 | - | - | - |
| NOEAEC mg l-1 | - | - | - | |
HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION
for ferbam
General:
| Property |
Value | Source/Quality Score/Other Information |
Interpretation |
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| Threshold of Toxicological Concern (Cramer Class) |
High (class III) | - | - | |
| Mammals - Acute oral LD50 (mg kg-1) | > 4000 | L3 Rat | Low | |
| Mammals - Dermal LD50 (mg kg-1 body weight) | > 4000 | L3 Rabbit | - | |
| Mammals - Inhalation LC50 (mg l-1) | 0.4 | L3 Rat | - | |
| Other Mammal toxicity endpoints | - | - | ||
| ADI - Acceptable Daily Intake (mg kg-1bw day-1) | 0.003 | JMPR 1996 | - | |
| ARfD - Acute Reference Dose (mg kg-1bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
| AAOEL - Acute Acceptable Operator Exposure Level (mg kg-1 bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
| AOEL - Acceptable Operator Exposure Level - Systemic (mg kg-1bw day-1) | - | - | - | |
| Dermal penetration studies (%) | - | - | - | |
| Dangerous Substances Directive 76/464 | - | - | - | |
| Exposure Limits | [UK LT TWA 8 hr: 10 mg/m3], [UK ST 15 mins: 20 mg/m3] | Occupation Exposure | - | |
| Exposure Routes | Public | - | ||
| Occupational | - | |||
| European MRLs | Click here for the EU MRL pesticide database | |||
| Drinking Water Standards | - | - | - | |
| Drinking Water MAC (μg l-1) | - | - | - | |
Health issues:
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| General human health issues | IARC Group 3 carcinogen | |||||||
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: No, known not to cause a problem
: Possibly, status not identified
- : No data found
Handling issues:
| Property |
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Interpretation |
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| General |
Combustible | |||
| CLP classification 2013 | Health: H315, H319, H335 Environment: H400, H410 |
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| EC Risk Classification |
Xi - Irritant: R36/37/38 N - Dangerous for the environment: R50, R53 |
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| EC Safety Classification |
S2, S60, S61 | |||
| WHO Classification | U | - | Unlikely to present an acute hazard | |
| US EPA Classification (formulation) | IV | - | Caution - Not acutely toxic | |
| UN Number | - | |||
| Waste disposal & packaging |
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| Language | Name |
| English | ferbam |
| French | ferbame |
| German | Ferbam |
| Danish | ferbam |
| Italian | ferbam |
| Spanish | ferbam |
| Greek | ferbam |
| Slovenian | ferbam |
| Polish | ferbam |
| Swedish | - |
| Hungarian | - |
| Dutch | ferbam |
Record last updated: Wednesday 23 May 2018
Contact: aeru@herts.ac.uk