Boscalid
Agent Name
Boscalid
CAS Number
188425-85-6
Formula
C18-H12-Cl2-N2-O
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
Anilide; BAS 510F; Cantus; Emerald; Endura; Nicobifen; Pristine; 3-Pyridinecarboxamide, 2-chloro-N-(4'-chloro(1,1'-biphenyl)-2-yl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a broad spectrum carboxamide fungicide to control diseases in turf, field, row, orchard, and vineyard crops; [Merck Index]
Comments
In high-dose animal studies, causes changes in thyroid and liver; [RTECS] "Suggestive evidence of carcinogenicity, but not sufficient to assess human carcinogenic potential." Practically nontoxic to terrestrial animals and moderately toxic to aquatic animals for acute exposures; Ecological risks are low; Slowly degradable with low mobility in most soils; Exposure of aquatic animals is limited by "chemical's tendency to sorb to sediments." [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
5.4E-09 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 6,700 mg/m3
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: