| Chlorothalonil
overview. |
| Name (Merck Index):
|
Chlorothalonil |
| Used for control
of: |
A non-systemic fungicide
for the control of plant pathogenic fungi and also bacteria and plant pathogenic
nematodes. |
| Trade names: |
Blazon, Bombardier,
Bravo, Clortocaffro, Clortocar, Dacobre, Daconil, Equus, Exotherm, Forturf,
Fungiless, Gilonil, Groutcide, Mycoguard, Nopocide, Nuocide, Ramato, Repulse,
Siclor, Teren, Termi, Visclorl |
| Available for distribution
as: |
Fogging concentrate,
suspension concentrate, water dispersible granules, wettable powder |
| Manufacturers: |
Caffaro, GB Biosciences,
Gharda, Gilmore, SDS Biotech |
| Risk
to humans and mammals: |
The
LD50 for chlorothalonil is very high for mammals but it is an eye irritant.
Chronic exposure is associated with cancer in rats. |
| Risk
and Hazard Warnings |
- Possible risk of irreversible effects
- Keep out of reach of children
- Wear suitable protective clothing
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| Warning Symbols |
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| First
Aid |
Throughly
rinse contaminated areas with water. Avoid further exposure in the short
term and see a doctor as soon as convenient or immediately if eye or skin
irritation occur. |
| Risk to other animals: |
Very toxic to fish and shellfish
Less toxic to insects and birds. |
| Risk to plants: |
Can cause russetting in ornamental
plants, grapes, and apples. |
| Other comments: |
Adverse effects on plants
are made worse in the presence of oils. |
| Chemical Structure: |
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| Chemical Abstracts
name: |
2.4,5,6-tetrachloro-1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile |
Registry number
(CAS#): |
1897-45-6 |
| IUPAC name: |
Tetrachloroisophthalonitrile |
| RTECS
number: |
NT2600000 |
| Chemical properties: |
Poorly soluble in water,
soluble in organic solvents. Aqueous solutions are at acidic and moderately
basic pH's. Stable to ultraviolet light. |
| Other trivial names: |
1,3-dicyanotetrachlorobenzene, tetrachlorophthalodinitrile. Mixtures
include:
- Arbitre (with tetraconazole),
- Bravocarb (with carbendazim),
- Clortosip (with copper oxychloride and Maneb).
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| Pesticides can only
be regarded as safe if used in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. |
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