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fipronil (ISO)@ (±)-5-amino-1-(2,6-dichloro-a,a,a-trifluoro-para-tolyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinyl-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile

Identification

Name:
fipronil (ISO)@ (±)-5-amino-1-(2,6-dichloro-a,a,a-trifluoro-para-tolyl)-4-trifluoromethylsulfinyl-pyrazole-3-carbonitrile
Synonyms:
  • (±)-5-amino-1-(2,6-dicloro–a,a,a-trifluoro-para- tolil)-4-trifluorometilsulfinil-pirazol-3-carbonitrilo
CAS:
120068-37-3
EC/EINECS:
424-610-5
Molecular Formula:
C12-H4-Cl2-F6-N4-O-S
Uses:
biocide pesticide

Black list

Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Signal word

Danger

H Phrases

  • H331 : Toxic if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H311 : Toxic in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H372 : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    STOT RE (Cat. 1) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

  • H301 : Toxic if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

    Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

    Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Labelling
Concentration Labelling
C >= 2,5 % N; R50-53
0,25 % <= C < 2,5 % N; R51-53
0,025 % <= C < 0,25 % R52-53
M=1000
M=10000

Specific health risks

Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS, UE2, OSF
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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Banned biocides ?

Active substances whose approval for biocidal use has been denied or not renewed under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products. They may not be placed on the market or used as active substances in biocidal products in the European Union.

Source
Reglamento (CE) 1048/2005
Exemptions
2006/09/01
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Substances under PACT evaluation ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

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Authorized Pesticide ?

Active substances approved for use in plant protection products (agricultural pesticides) in the European Union under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. Includes herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, acaricides and other crop protection agents with current European-level approval.

Source
Real Decreto 2163/1994
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