Dichlofop-methyl
Agent Name
Dichlofop-methyl
CAS Number
51338-27-3
Formula
C16-H14-Cl2-O4
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
(+-)-Diclofop-methyl; 2-(4-(2,4-Dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy)propanoic acid methyl ester; Dichlordiphenprop; Diclorfop methyl; Diclofop methyl ester; Diclofop-methyl; HOE 23408; HOE 23408 oh; HOE-023408; Hoegrass; Hoelon; Hoelon 3EC; Illoxan; Methyl 2-(4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy)propanoate; Methyl 2-(4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy)phenoxy)propionate; Methyl diclofop; Methyldiclofop; [ChemIDplus] UN2765
Category
Herbicides, Chlorophenoxy
Description
Colorless odorless solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
A restricted use herbicide for wheat, barley, and golf courses; [Reference #1]
Comments
A skin and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] May cause skin sensitization; [eChemPortal: ESIS] May cause irritation; May cause skin sensitization; [MSDSonline] Chlorophenoxy herbicides are possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B); [IARC]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.5E-06 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 8,300 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Phenoxy pesticide, solid, toxic."
Reference Link #2
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: