Chlordimeform
Agent Name
Chlordimeform
CAS Number
6164-98-3
Formula
C10-H13-Cl-N2
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
1-(2-Methyl-4-chlorophenyl)-3,3-dimethylformanidine; Acaron; Bermat; C 8514; CDM; CDM (acaricide); CIBA 8514; CIBA-8514; Chlordimeforme [ISO-French]; Chlorfenamidine; Chlorodimeform (New Zealand); Chlorophenamidin; Chlorophenamidine; Chlorphenamidine; ENT 27567; ENT-27335; Ep-333; Formamidine, N'-(4-chloro-o-tolyl)-N,N-dimethyl- (7CI)(8CI); Fundal; Fundal 300; Fundal 4 EC; Fundal 500; Fundal 500 EC; Fundal 800; Fundal EC; Fundal SP; Galecron; Galecron 50 EC; Galecron 50 SP; Galecron 80 SP; N'-(2-Methyl-4-chlorophenyl)-N,N-dimethylformamidine; N'-(4-Chlor-o-tolyl)-N,N-dimethylformamidin [German]; N'-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)-N,N-dimethylformamidine; N'-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenyl)-N,N-dimethylmethanimidamide; N'-(4-Chloro-o-tolyl)-N,N-dimethylformamidine; N(sup 2)-(4-Chloro-o-tolyl)-N(sup 1),N(sup 1)-dimethylformamidine; N,N-Dimethyl-N'-(2-methyl-4-chlorophenyl)formamidine; N,N-Dimethyl-N'-(2-methyl-4-chlorphenyl)-formadin [German]; N2-(4-Chloro-o-tolyl)-N',N'-dimethylformamidine; N2-(4-Chloro-o-tolyl)-N1,N1-dimethylformamidine; OMS 1209; Ovatoxin; Ovatoxion; RS 141; SN 36268; Schering 36268; Spanon; Ulvair 250; Methanimidamide, N'-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-N,N-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Insecticides
Description
Colorless crystals; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
"An Acaricide used against many organophosphate and carbamate resistant pests. It acts as an uncoupling agent and monoamine oxidase inhibitor." [ChemIDplus] Formerly used on fruits, vegetables, and cotton; [HSDB]
Comments
Several workers developed hematuria secondary to hemorrhagic cystitis after exposure to chlordimeform. The syndrome resolved within 2 to 8 weeks following termination of the exposure. A case of methemoglobinemia induced by chlordimeform was reported. [EPA Pesticides, p. 77-78] Short-term exposure may have effects on the nervous system causing impaired function; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause urinary tract inflammation; Can be absorbed through skin; [ICSC]
Restricted
Registration voluntarily withdrawn in 1989.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00035 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: