Nitralin

Synonyms

2,6-Dinitro-4-methylsulfonyl-N,N-dipropylaniline; 2,6-Dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzenamine; 4-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropylaniline; 4-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropylbenzeneamine; 4-Methylsulphonyl-2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropylaniline; Aniline, 2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-4-(methylsulfonyl)-; Aniline, 4-(methylsulfonyl)-2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-; Benzenamine, 4-(methylsulfonyl)-2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-; Nitraline; Planavin; Planavin 75; Planuin; SD 11831; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Herbicides, Nitroaromatic

Description

Light yellow to orange solid; [HSDB] Yellow solid; [MSDSonline]

Sources/Uses

Used as selective pre-emergence herbicide for beans, cotton, soy beans, peanuts, alfalfa, vegetables, and other crops; Formerly manufactured by Shell Chemical Co.; [HSDB]

Comments

A worker developed skin sensitivity with cross-reaction to dinitrochlorobenzene; No effect levels of 2000 mg/kg diet in 2-year feeding studies of rats and dogs; [HSDB] Dust is an eye irritant; [CAMEO] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]

Biomedical References

9.3E-09 mm Hg

Yes

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Contact dermatitis, allergic

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)