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White, odorless crystalline powder. Propoxur is a carbamate [[insecticide|insecticide]] commonly used to kill [[cockroach|cockroaches]]. It is also used in flea and tick collars. Propoxur is fast acting and has a good residual effect (5 days).
 
White, odorless crystalline powder. Propoxur is a carbamate [[insecticide|insecticide]] commonly used to kill [[cockroach|cockroaches]]. It is also used in flea and tick collars. Propoxur is fast acting and has a good residual effect (5 days).
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|propoxurir.jpg~FTIR|propoxurstructure.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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PHC; o-isopropoxy phenyl methyl carbamate; Baygon [Mobay]; Raid®; Blattanex; Bolfo; Invisi-Gard; Isocarb; o-IMPC; Propyon; Rhoden; Sendran; Suncide; Tendex; Tugon Fliegenkugel; Unden; Undene
 
PHC; o-isopropoxy phenyl methyl carbamate; Baygon [Mobay]; Raid®; Blattanex; Bolfo; Invisi-Gard; Isocarb; o-IMPC; Propyon; Rhoden; Sendran; Suncide; Tendex; Tugon Fliegenkugel; Unden; Undene
  
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|propoxurir.jpg~FTIR|propoxurstructure.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
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== Risks ==
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* Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. LD50=90-128 mg/kg 
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* Decomposes to form methyl isocyanate.
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* May stain fabrics, plastics, paper and rubber. 
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* BASF: [https://www.americanpest.net/media/ompjpkbd/pt-250-propoxur-sds.pdf SDS]
  
== Other Properties ==
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==Physical and Chemical Properties==
  
 
Soluble in most polar solvent. Slight soluble in water. Unstable in alkaline media.
 
Soluble in most polar solvent. Slight soluble in water. Unstable in alkaline media.
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
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* EPA: [https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/propoxur.pdf Tech Sheet]
Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. LD50=90-128 mg/kg 
 
 
 
Decomposes to form methyl isocyanate. May stain fabrics, plastics, paper and rubber. 
 
 
 
[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0191.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 ==
 
  
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
 
* Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

Latest revision as of 14:09, 5 October 2022

Mass spectrum of propoxur

Description

White, odorless crystalline powder. Propoxur is a carbamate Insecticide commonly used to kill cockroaches. It is also used in flea and tick collars. Propoxur is fast acting and has a good residual effect (5 days).

FTIR

Propoxurir.jpg

Chemical structure

Propoxurstructure.jpg


Synonyms and Related Terms

PHC; o-isopropoxy phenyl methyl carbamate; Baygon [Mobay]; Raid®; Blattanex; Bolfo; Invisi-Gard; Isocarb; o-IMPC; Propyon; Rhoden; Sendran; Suncide; Tendex; Tugon Fliegenkugel; Unden; Undene

Risks

  • Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. LD50=90-128 mg/kg
  • Decomposes to form methyl isocyanate.
  • May stain fabrics, plastics, paper and rubber.
  • BASF: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in most polar solvent. Slight soluble in water. Unstable in alkaline media.

Composition (CH3)2CHOC6H4OOCNHCH3
CAS 114-26-1
Melting Point 91.5 C
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 209.2

Resources and Citations

  • 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 8022
  • 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
  • Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002