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Metaldehyde

PESTANAL®, analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Acetaldehyde polymerized

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CHO)n
CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

product line

PESTANAL®

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

mp

190-196 °C (subl.) (lit.)

application(s)

agriculture
cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC=O

InChI

1S/C8H16O4/c1-5-9-6(2)11-8(4)12-7(3)10-5/h5-8H,1-4H3

InChI key

GKKDCARASOJPNG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Metaldehyde is an active ingredient, commonly used in organic pesticides, which can be widely used in agriculture in order to control mollusca species like snails, slug etc.

Legal Information

PESTANAL is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Sol. 2

Storage Class Code

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

131.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

55 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Degradation of metaldehyde in water by nanoparticle catalysts and powdered activated carbon
Li Z, et al.
Environmental Science and Pollution Research International, 1-13 (2017)
Hong-Yan Zhang et al.
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety, 74(6), 1653-1658 (2011-05-25)
The dissipation of metaldehyde on cabbage and in soil was studied and half-life (DT(50)) was estimated in a field study carried out at three different locations. Metaldehyde was sprayed on cabbage at 937.5 and 1406.25 ga.i.ha(-1) for residue study and
P Jull et al.
The Veterinary record, 169(14), 361-361 (2011-08-20)
The aim of the present study was to investigate if prolonged status epilepticus (SE), secondary to a chemoconvulsant, can induce spontaneous recurrent seizures in dogs. Clinical records at two UK referral hospitals were searched for dogs that presented in SE
Five common toxins and activated charcoal: part 2.
Julie Ann Luiz
Compendium (Yardley, PA), 31(3), E1-E1 (2009-03-01)
Epileptic brain damage in dogs and cats: myth or reality?
Luc Poncelet
The Veterinary record, 169(14), 359-360 (2011-10-04)

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