Heptenophos (Ref: OMS 1845)
Last updated: 01/09/2023
(Also known as: HOE 02982; AE F002982)
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
An insecticide and acaricide used to control sucking insects and certain insects belonging to the Diptera family
Aphids; Leafhopper (Hauptidia maroccana ); Thrips (Thrips tabaci ); Cherry fruit fly; Mealybugs
Tomatoes; Cucumber; Mushrooms; Ornamental crops
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-
1971, first reported
Not approved
Expired
No UK approval for use
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414)
Not approved
Not applicable
Expired
Not applicable
Yes
ATAustria
BEBelgium
BGBulgaria
CYCyprus
CZCzech Republic
DEGermany
DKDenmark
EEEstonia
ELGreece
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ESSpain
FIFinland
FRFrance
HRCroatia
HUHungary
IEIreland
ITItaly
LTLithuania
LULuxembourg
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LVLatvia
MTMalta
NLNetherlands
PLPoland
PTPortugal
RORomania
SESweden
SISlovenia
SKSlovakia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ISIceland
NONorway
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A racemic molecule with 2 chiral centres
C₉H₁₂ClO₄P
COP(=O)(OC)OC1=C(C2C1CC=C2)Cl
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GBAWQJNHVWMTLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C9H12ClO4P/c1-12-15(11,13-2)14-9-7-5-3-4-6(7)8(9)10/h3-4,6-7H,5H2,1-2H3
Yes
Insecticide, Acaricide, Veterinary substance
Organophosphate insecticide; Organophosphate acaricide
>93
-
Synthetic
Systemic with stomach, contact and respiratory action. Cholinesterase inhibitor
23560-59-0
245-737-0
527
215600
62773
015-126-00-1
250.6
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7-chlorobicyclo[3.2.0]hepta-2,6-dien-6-yl dimethyl phosphate
7-chlorobicyclo[3.2.0]hepta-2,6-dien-6-yl dimethyl phosphate
Marine Pollutant
-
Not applicable
Not applicable
1B
Not applicable
Myzus persicae
Light brown liquid
Bayer CropScience AgrEvo Hoechst
Hostaquick Ragadan Decisquick
Usually supplied as an emulsifiable concentrate.
2200
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
High
Miscible
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Acetone
-
Miscible
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Methanol
-
130
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Hexane
-
1000
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Xylene
-
Not applicable
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
-
64
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
-
-
-
-
152
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
(closed cup)
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2.09 X 1002
Calculated
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2.32
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Low
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-
-
-
-
-
1.28
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
-
-
-
-
-
65
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Highly volatile
5.73 X 10-05
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Non-volatile
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-
-
-
-
-
-
1.4
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Non-persistent
-
-
-
1.4
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Non-persistent
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
General literature DT₅₀ range 0.07-1.8 days (R3)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
13
Non-persistent
-
7
Fast
2.1
Moderately fast
Soil adsorption and mobility
-
N2 N = Various trusts, NGOs & charities data 2 = Unverified data of unknown source
Moderately mobile
163
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.26
Calculated
Low leachability
7.10 X 10-04
Calculated
-
-
Low
Calculated
-
Moderately mobile
Calculated
-
Low risk
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Based on LogP < 3
Low risk
-
-
None
Terrestrial ecotoxicology
96
Rat
High
-
L2 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 2 = Unverified data of unknown source
Rat 2 year
-
15
-
-
-
-
> 17
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Coturnix japonica
High
-
-
-
-
-
-
> 98
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Eisenia foetida
Moderate
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
> 2.19
R3 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications 3 = Unverified data of known source
Bombus terrestris 72hr
Moderate
-
0.53
R3 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications 3 = Unverified data of known source
Bombus terrestris 72hr
High
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Harmful at dose 340 g ha⁻¹
AA3 AA = IOBC Database on classification of side effects to beneficial organisms, 2005 3 = Unverified data of known source
Chrysoperla carnea
-
-
-
-
Harmful at dose 340 g ha⁻¹
AA3 AA = IOBC Database on classification of side effects to beneficial organisms, 2005 3 = Unverified data of known source
Typhlodromus pyri
-
-
-
-
0.056
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Oncorhynchus mykiss
High
-
-
-
0.0022
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Daphnia magna
High
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
35
Unknown species
Low
25
Q2 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 2 = Unverified data of unknown source
Unknown species
Low
-
-
-
-
-
-
HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION
High (class III)
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-
96
Rat
High
2000
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Rat
-
0.95
L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Rat
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
List I; List II
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-
-
-
EU MRL pesticide database 
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
Carcinogen
Endocrine disruptor
XNo, known not to cause a problem
A3 A = Chromosome aberration (EFSA database) 3 = Negative
; 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
No data found
No data found
No data found
Eye irritant
Phototoxicant
 
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
No data found
 
No further information available
IMDG Transport Hazard Class 6.1
Health: H301 Environment: H400, H410
Ib (Highly hazardous)
UN2810
Packaging Group III (minor danger)
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Record last updated:
01/09/2023
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