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Identification

Name:
allethrin
Synonyms:
  • (RS)-3-ALIL-2-METIL-4-OXOCICLOPENT-2-ENIL (1RS, 3RS
  • 1RS,3SR)-2,2-DIMETIL-3-(2-ALETRINA METILPROP-1-ENIL)CICLOPROPANOCARBOXILATO
  • BIOALETRINA
  • PIRETRINA SINTETICA
  • D-trans-ALETRINA
CAS:
584-79-2
EC/EINECS:
209-542-4
Molecular Formula:
C19H26O3
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0212@0213@0227
Uses:
pesticide insecticide pesticide

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Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

H Phrases

  • H332 : Harmful if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H302 : Harmful if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : 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

Notes

  • R.1272-Note C

Specific health risks

Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
UE2
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
SNC / AXONOPATÍA
Level
4
Source
14, 16
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Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period.

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Environmental regulations

Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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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
Decisión 2007/565/CE
Exemptions
2008/08/22
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