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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A carbamate compound used as a general purpose [[insecticide]]. Carbaryl, sold under the name Sevin, was introduced by Union Carbide in 1958 in the U.S.  It is a contact insecticide that works as a reverse cholinesterase inhibitor. It is stable to light and heat and may provide residual effectiveness for up to 4 months. Product information indicates the formulation contain solvents that may stain some materials such as rugs, drapes, and fabrics. The use of carbaryl is restricted in the U.S.
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A carbamate compound used as a general purpose [[insecticide]]. Carbaryl was introduced by Union Carbide in 1958 in the U.S. and was commonly sold under the name Sevin (trademarked by Bayer), It is a contact insecticide that works as a reverse cholinesterase inhibitor. It is stable to light and heat and may provide residual effectiveness for up to 4 months. Product information indicates the formulation contain solvents that may stain some materials such as rugs, drapes, and fabrics. The use of carbaryl is restricted in the U.S. The Sevin trademark has since been acquired by GardenTech, which has eliminated carbaryl from most Sevin formulations.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
1-naphthyl methylcarbamate; Sevin [Union Carbide]; Arylam; Carylderm; Clinicide; Derbac; Dicarbam; Ravyon; Seffein
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1-naphthyl methylcarbamate;  
  
== Other Properties ==
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Commercial products: Sevin [Union Carbide]; Arylam; Carylderm; Clinicide; Derbac; Dicarbam; Ravyon; Seffein; Demon WP
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== Risks ==
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* Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. LD50 = 850 mg/kg (rats)
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* Combustible. Flash point = 203 C
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* Carcinogen, teratogen and suspected mutagen.
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* Noncorrosive.
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* Loveland Products: [http://www.cdms.net/ldat/mp0TS003.pdf SDS]
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in dimethyl formamide, acetone, cyclohexanone. Insoluble in water.
 
Soluble in dimethyl formamide, acetone, cyclohexanone. Insoluble in water.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. LD50 = 850 mg/kg (rats)
 
 
 
Combustible. Flash point = 203 C
 
 
 
Carcinogen, teratogen and suspected mutagen. Noncorrosive.
 
 
 
LINK: [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0121.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
 
 
== Additional Information ==
 
 
 
° J.Dawson, "Solving Museum Insect Problems: Chemical Control" CCI Technical Bulletin No. 15.
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, ''A Guide to Museum Pest Control'', FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988
 
* Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, ''A Guide to Museum Pest Control'', FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988
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* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry #1831
 
* ''The Merck Index'', Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983  Comment: entry #1831
  
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com  Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbaryl (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006)
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* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbaryl (Accessed Mar. 20, 2006)
  
 
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
 
* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998

Latest revision as of 15:01, 19 May 2022

Description

A carbamate compound used as a general purpose Insecticide. Carbaryl was introduced by Union Carbide in 1958 in the U.S. and was commonly sold under the name Sevin (trademarked by Bayer), It is a contact insecticide that works as a reverse cholinesterase inhibitor. It is stable to light and heat and may provide residual effectiveness for up to 4 months. Product information indicates the formulation contain solvents that may stain some materials such as rugs, drapes, and fabrics. The use of carbaryl is restricted in the U.S. The Sevin trademark has since been acquired by GardenTech, which has eliminated carbaryl from most Sevin formulations.

Synonyms and Related Terms

1-naphthyl methylcarbamate;

Commercial products: Sevin [Union Carbide]; Arylam; Carylderm; Clinicide; Derbac; Dicarbam; Ravyon; Seffein; Demon WP

Risks

  • Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. LD50 = 850 mg/kg (rats)
  • Combustible. Flash point = 203 C
  • Carcinogen, teratogen and suspected mutagen.
  • Noncorrosive.
  • Loveland Products: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in dimethyl formamide, acetone, cyclohexanone. Insoluble in water.

Composition C10H7OOCNHCH3
CAS 63-25-2
Melting Point 142 C
Density 1.232 g/ml
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 201.2

Resources and Citations

  • Lynda A. Zycherman, J.Richard Schrock, A Guide to Museum Pest Control, FAIC and Association of Systematics Collections, Washington DC, 1988
  • G.Caneva, M.P.Nugari, O.Salvadori, Biology in the Conservation of Works of Art, ICCROM, Rome, 1991
  • 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 #1831
  • The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998