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Identification
- Name:
- mecoprop
- Synonyms:
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- CCRIS 1464
- ACIDO 2-(4-CLORO-o-TOLILOXI) PROPIONICO; ACIDO (RS)-2-(4-CLORO-o-TOLILOXI) PROPIONICO
- CAS:
- 7085-19-0
- EC/EINECS:
- 230-386-8
- Molecular Formula:
- C10H11ClO3
- Uses:
- pesticide
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation
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Hazardous to the aquatic environment
H Phrases
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H302 : Harmful if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity
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H315 : Causes skin irritation
Skin Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H318 : Causes serious eye damage
Eye Dam. (Cat. 1) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation
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H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life
Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
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H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| M=100 |
Specific health risks
As per IARC ?
Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.
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.
ListRestriction/prohibition regulations
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.