| Agent Name | Bendiocarb |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 22781-23-3 |
| Formula | C11-H13-N-O4 |
| Major Category | Pesticides |
| Synonyms | 1,3-Benzodioxol-4-ol, 2,2-dimethyl-, methylcarbamate; 1,3-Benzodioxole, 2,2-dimethyl-4-(N-methylaminocarboxylato)-; 1,3-Benzodioxole, 2,2-dimethyl-4-(N-methylcarbamato)-; 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-benzdioxol-4-yl N-methylcarbamate; 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-benzodioxol-4-ol methylcarbamate; 2,2-Dimethylbenzo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl methylcarbamate; 2,3-Isopropylidene-dioxyphenyl methylcarbamate; Bencarbate; Bendiocarb; Bendiocarbamate; Bendiocarbe [ISO-French]; Carbamic acid, methyl-, 2,3-(dimethylmethylenedioxy)phenyl; ester; Carbamic acid, methyl-, 2,3-(isopropylidenedioxy)phenyl; ester; Dycarb; Ficam; Ficam 80W; Ficam B; Ficam D; Ficam ULV; Ficam W; Ficam Z; Ficam ulv' ul; Fisons NC 6897; Garvox; Methylcarbamic acid 2,3-(isopropylidenedioxy)phenyl ester; Multamat; Multimet; Niomil; Rotate; Seedox; Seedox 80W; Tatoo; Tattoo; Turcam; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Carbamate Insecticides |
| Description | Odorless white crystals formulated as dusts, granules, wettable powders, and sprays; [EXTOXNET] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as a carbamate insecticide in homes and industries; also used in seed treatment; Most formulations are for general use, but Turcam and Turcam 2.5G are Restricted Use Pesticides. [EXTOXNET] Has been used to protect crops and in homes to kill mosquitoes and household pests; [ACGIH] |
| Comments | The oral LD50 (rats) = 34-156 mg/kg. Skin absorption is the most like route of occupational exposure. [EXTOXNET] Eliminated in urine of human volunteer within 22 hours of oral dosing; Not irritating to the skin; No evidence of skin sensitization in animal testing; "In a pesticide surveillance study in the UK from 2004-2012, 175 (2.6%) of the 6689 pesticide exposures involved benediocarb. None of these cases was fatal or graded as severe." [ACGIH] See "CARBAMATE INSECTICIDES." |
| Restricted | Voluntarily cancelled as of December 31, 2001; [Reference #2] |
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| Exposure Assessment | |
| BEI | Acetylcholinesterase activity in red blood cells = 70% of individual's baseline; Butylcholinesterase activity in serum or plasma = 60% of individual's baseline; Sample at end of shift; [TLVs and BEIs] |
| Skin Designation (ACGIH) | Yes |
| TLV (ACGIH) | 0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction and vapor |
| Vapor Pressure | 3.45E-5 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects | |
| Other Poison | Carbamate |
| ACGIH Carcinogen | Not Classifiable |
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| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Bendiocarb
CAS Number
22781-23-3
Formula
C11-H13-N-O4
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
1,3-Benzodioxol-4-ol, 2,2-dimethyl-, methylcarbamate; 1,3-Benzodioxole, 2,2-dimethyl-4-(N-methylaminocarboxylato)-; 1,3-Benzodioxole, 2,2-dimethyl-4-(N-methylcarbamato)-; 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-benzdioxol-4-yl N-methylcarbamate; 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-benzodioxol-4-ol methylcarbamate; 2,2-Dimethylbenzo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl methylcarbamate; 2,3-Isopropylidene-dioxyphenyl methylcarbamate; Bencarbate; Bendiocarb; Bendiocarbamate; Bendiocarbe [ISO-French]; Carbamic acid, methyl-, 2,3-(dimethylmethylenedioxy)phenyl; ester; Carbamic acid, methyl-, 2,3-(isopropylidenedioxy)phenyl; ester; Dycarb; Ficam; Ficam 80W; Ficam B; Ficam D; Ficam ULV; Ficam W; Ficam Z; Ficam ulv' ul; Fisons NC 6897; Garvox; Methylcarbamic acid 2,3-(isopropylidenedioxy)phenyl ester; Multamat; Multimet; Niomil; Rotate; Seedox; Seedox 80W; Tatoo; Tattoo; Turcam; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Carbamate Insecticides
Description
Odorless white crystals formulated as dusts, granules, wettable powders, and sprays; [EXTOXNET]
Sources/Uses
Used as a carbamate insecticide in homes and industries; also used in seed treatment; Most formulations are for general use, but Turcam and Turcam 2.5G are Restricted Use Pesticides. [EXTOXNET] Has been used to protect crops and in homes to kill mosquitoes and household pests; [ACGIH]
Comments
The oral LD50 (rats) = 34-156 mg/kg. Skin absorption is the most like route of occupational exposure. [EXTOXNET] Eliminated in urine of human volunteer within 22 hours of oral dosing; Not irritating to the skin; No evidence of skin sensitization in animal testing; "In a pesticide surveillance study in the UK from 2004-2012, 175 (2.6%) of the 6689 pesticide exposures involved benediocarb. None of these cases was fatal or graded as severe." [ACGIH] See "CARBAMATE INSECTICIDES."
Restricted
Voluntarily cancelled as of December 31, 2001; [Reference #2]
Reference Link
Exposure Assessment
BEI
Acetylcholinesterase activity in red blood cells = 70% of individual's baseline; Butylcholinesterase activity in serum or plasma = 60% of individual's baseline; Sample at end of shift; [TLVs and BEIs]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction and vapor
Vapor Pressure
3.45E-5 mm Hg
Reference Link
Adverse Effects
Other Poison
Carbamate
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Biomedical References
Related Information in HazMap
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: