Fluazinam

Agent Name
Fluazinam
CAS Number
79622-59-6
Formula
C13-H4-Cl2-F6-N4-O4
Major Category
Pesticides
Fluazinam formula graphical representation
Synonyms
3-Chloro-N-(5-chloro-2,6-dinitro-4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridinamine; ASC 66825; ASC 67178; Frowncide; IKF 1216; PP 192; Shirlan (Zeneca); Shirlan Flow; 2-Pyridinamine, 3-chloro-N-(3-chloro-2,6-dinitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] Omega 500F; [Reference #2]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Light yellow solid; [HSDB] Omega 500F: Yellow liquid with a pungent odor (40% active ingredient); [Reference #2]
Sources/Uses
Used as agricultural fungicide; [Merck Index] Omega 500F: Used in the US as a fungicide for peanuts and potatoes; [Reference #2]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in manufacturing and farming workers; [Kanerva, p. 1796] Reports of skin irritation and sensitization in agricultural employees; [HSDB] Toxic to the liver in animal experiments; [Reference #2] May cause serious eye injury; May cause skin sensitization; Toxic by inhalation; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure
5.6E-05 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 463 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
VP from HSDB;
Reference Link #2

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes
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

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