Nitrapyrin
Agent Name
Nitrapyrin
Alternative Name
2-Chloro-6-trichloromethyl pyridine
CAS Number
1929-82-4
Formula
C6-H3-Cl4-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
2-Chloro-6-trichloromethyl pyridine; 2-Chloro-6-(trichloromethyl)pyridine; Dowco-163; N-Serve; N-Serve nitrogen stabilizer; Nitrapyrin; Nitrapyrine [ISO-French]; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Pyridines
Description
Colorless or white, crystalline solid with a mild, sweet odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fertilizer additive to improve nitrogen in soil; [Merck Index, # 6574]
Comments
"Nitrapyrin has a low order of toxicity in dogs and rodents. No case reports of human occupational or other poisoning or controlled or epidemiologic studies were available for review to establish the TLV." [ACGIH] An eye, nose, and throat irritant; [NJ-HSFS] See "Pyridine."
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
10 mg/m3, inhalable fraction and vapor
STEL (ACGIH)
20 mg/m3, inhalable fraction and vapor
PEL (OSHA)
15 mg/m3(total dust), 5 mg/m3(respirable fraction)
Vapor Pressure
0.0048 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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