Dichlone
Agent Name
Dichlone
CAS Number
117-80-6
Formula
C10-H4-Cl2-O2
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
1,4-Naphthalenedione, 2,3-dichloro-; 1,4-Naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-; 2,3-Dichlor-1,4-naftochinon [Czech]; 2,3-Dichlor-1,4-naphthochinon [German]; 2,3-Dichloro-1,4-naphthalenedione; 2,3-Dichloro-1,4-naphthaquinone; 2,3-Dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone; 2,3-Dichloronaphthoquinone; Algistat; CNQ; Compound 604; Dichloronaphthoquinone; Diclone; ENT 3,776; Latka 604; Latka 604 [Czech]; Phygon; Phygon XL; Phygon paste; Phygon seed protectant; Quintar; Quintar 540F; Sanquinon; U.S. Rubber 604; US Rubber 604; USR 604; Uniroyal; [ChemIDplus] UN2761
Category
Fungicides
Description
Golden yellow solid; [Merck Index] Yellow solid dissolved in water-emulsifiable liquid carrier; [CAMEO] Yellow powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Use as seed disinfectant; as fungicide for foliage and textiles; as insecticide; as organic catalyst; to control blue-green algae in ponds, lakes, and swimming pools; as chemical intermediate; as additive in dye binders; as herbicide; as antifouling agent; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; In animal experiments, caused internal bleeding and anemia after feeding 1-3 g/kg; [HSDB] A CNS depressant; [Merck Index] A skin and eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ESIS]
Restricted
No longer registered with the EPA for use in the US, cancelled status; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.1E-06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP = 1.1 E-6 mm Hg at 25 deg C; [HSDB] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organochlorine pesticide, solid, toxic."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: