CRUFOMATE

Reactivity Profile

CRUFOMATE is combustible; liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Incompatible with strongly basic and strongly acidic materials. Unstable over long periods in aqueous preparations or above140°F. Emits toxic fumes of POx, Cl2 and NOx when heated to decomposition (Hazardous Chemicals Desk Reference p. 272 (1987)).

Hazard

Cholinesterase inhibitor. Questionable carcinogen.

Trade name

DOWCO? 132[C]; MONTREL?[C]; RUELENE?[C]; DRENCH?[C]; RULENE?[C]

Potential Exposure

A potential danger to those involved in the manufacture, formulation, and application of this insecticide and anthelmintic for cattle.

Shipping

UN2783 Organophosphorus pesticides, solid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. UN3018 Organophosphorus pesticides, liquid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials.

Incompatibilities

Contact with oxidizers may cause the release of phosphorous oxides. Contact with strong reducing agents, such as hydrides, may cause the formation of flammable and toxic phosphine gas. Decomposes on heating, forming corrosive and toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and nitrogen and phosphorous oxides. Incompatible with strongly alkaline and strongly acidic media. Unstable over long periods in aqueous preparations or above 60°C.

Waste Disposal

Crufomate decomposes above pH 7.0 in alkaline media. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers. Must be disposed properly by following package label directions or by contacting your local or federal environmental control agency, or by contacting your regional EPA office

General Description

White crystalline solid Mp: 61.5°C. The commercial product is a yellow oil. A phosphoramidate insecticide.

Agricultural Uses

Insecticide, Anthelmintic (for cattle): All residue limits for crufomate, as listed in 40 CFR 180.295, were revoked by the U.S. EPA on June 9, 1993. All registered uses of crufomate in or on fat, meat, and meat byproducts of cattle, goats, and sheep were canceled It is applied as a spray on plants to kill insects, grubs, and worms on cattle. Not listed for use in EU countries