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Metaldehyde

PESTANAL®, analytical standard

Synonym(s):

Acetaldehyde polymerized

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Linear Formula:
(CH3CHO)n
CAS Number:
9002-91-9
MDL number:
MFCD00134115
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
24862614
NACRES:
NA.24

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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

100

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.

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

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FlameSkull and crossbones
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Danger

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

4.1B - Flammable solid hazardous materials

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

131.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

55 °C - closed cup

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, 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)
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
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
N S Bates et al.
The Veterinary record, 171(13), 324-324 (2012-08-04)
A retrospective analysis of telephone enquiries to the Veterinary Poisons Information Service found 772 cases with follow-up concerning suspected metaldehyde slug bait ingestion in dogs between 1985 and 2010. Half the enquiries occurred in the summer months. The amount and
Five common toxins and activated charcoal: part 2.
Julie Ann Luiz
Compendium (Yardley, PA), 31(3), E1-E1 (2009-03-01)
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