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Label abbreviations descriptions

CARBOFURAN

Chemical Identification
Chemical Identification
CAS # 1563-66-2
Formula

C₁₂H₁₅NO₃
Synonyms

2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-benzofuranyl methylcarbamate; Furacarb; Furadan
Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Physical description Odorless, white or grayish, crystalline solid.
Boiling point Molecular weight 221.3
Freezing point/melting point 304°F Vapor pressure (77°F): 0.000003 mmHg
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.18 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0526
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media OSHA versatile sampler (OVS-2) - 13 mm XAD-2 tube (270/140 mg) with GFF enclosed [SKC 226-30-16]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

480 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

1 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments HPLC-UV
Method reference OSHA PV2127 (partially validated)
Notes
Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Wipe Method
Wipe Method
Sampler/Sampling media

Wipe with Whatman 41. [WHA1441866]
Bulk Method
Bulk Method

Limit the amount of bulk submitted to 1 g or 1 mL.
On-Site Screening Techniques
On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
Exposure Limits
Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA REL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³

 TLV-TWA

0.1 mg/m³ (inhalable fraction and vapor) [2001]

 PEL-TWA

0.1 mg/m³
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

NA

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N
Notes:

Not established

 Notes: Notes:

BEI®

 Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4 Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
Additional Resources and Literature References
Additional Resources and Literature References

NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Carbofuran

NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Carbofuran

Literature References

  • ACGIH: Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) - Carbofuran. See annual publication for most recent information.
  • FMC Corporation: Furadan® 4 F Insecticide/Nematicide . Material Safety Data Sheet. April 2003.
  • Huang, J., Zhang, S., Ding, M., Zhou, A., Zhang, J., Zhang, J.: Acute effects of carbofuran in workers of two pesticide plants. Med. Lav. 89(Suppl. 2): S105-111, 1998.
  • Jeon, S.D., Lim, J.S. and Moon, C.K.: Carbofuran suppresses T-cell-mediated immune responses by the suppression of T-cell responsiveness, the differential inhibition of cytokine production, and NO production in macrophages. Toxicol. Lett. 119(2): 143-155, 2001.
  • Pohanish, R.P. (editor): Carbofuran. In, Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, Fourth Ed., Vol. 1. Norwich, NY: Noyes Publications, William Andrew Publishing, 2002, pp. 486-488.
  • Yang, P.Y., Tsao, T.C., Lin, J.L., Lyu, R.K. and Chiang, P.C.: Carbofuran-induced delayed neuropathy. J. Toxicol. Clin. Toxicol. 38(1): 43-46, 2000.

Last Updated Date : 12/21/2020