Bendiocarb

Mass spectrum of bendiocarb

Description

A toxic, white, nonvolatile powder that is as a carbamate type Insecticide. Bendiocarb works on contact and by ingestion and it is often used for cockroaches. Product information for Ficam® W, indicates that it does not damage paints, plastics, or fabrics, and that it is noncorrosive. Bendiocarb is stable and can provide residual control for months.

Synonyms and Related Terms

2,2-dimethyl-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl methylcarbamate; Ficam W[Fisons]; Turcam; Niomil; Seedox; Tattoo; Multamat; Garvox; Dycarb

FTIR

Chemical structure

Other Properties

Slightly soluble in water and hexane. Stable to heat and light.

Composition	C11H13NO4
CAS	22781-23-3
Melting Point	129-130
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 223.23

Hazards and Safety

Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption.

VWR: MSDS

Additional Information

° Bendiocarb regulation information: Website

° J.Dawson "Solving Museum Insect Problems: Chemical Control" CCI Technical Bulletin No. 15.

Authority

• Nancy Odegaard, Alyce Sadongei, and associates, Old Poisons, New Problems, Altimira, Walnut Creek, CA, 2005

• Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, A Guide to Museum Pest Control, FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988

• J. Dawson, CCI Technical Bulletin, 'Solving Museum Insect Problems: Chemical Control' , Canadian Conservation Institute, Ottawa, No. 15

• Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

• The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 1063

• Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002