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Pesticide Info

Summary

Chemical name
Carfentrazone-ethyl
EPA PC code
128712
CAS number
128639-02-1
CA DPR chem code
5130
Chemical class
Triazolone
Molecular weight
412.2
Use type
Herbicide
EPA Registered
Yes
PAN Bad Actor
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Not Listed
Highly Hazardous Pesticide
PAN International maintains a list of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) that are classified by recognized authorities as highly hazardous to human health and/or the environment. Read more
Not Listed
Drift Prone (VP)
Low

Toxicity of Carfentrazone-ethyl

Acute Toxicity
Acute toxicity refers to the immediate effects (0-7 days) of exposure to a pesticide. Highly acutely toxic pesticides can be lethal at very low doses. Read more
Moderate
Endocrine Disruptor
Insufficiently Studied
Cholinesterase Inhibitor
No
CA Groundwater Contaminant
Insufficient data
Carcinogen
Not Likely
Bee Toxicant
EPA maintains a list of pesticides considered highly toxic to bees, and these pesticides are also included in the PAN HHP List. Read more
Not Listed
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicant
Some pesticides cause reproductive and developmental harm, which can include birth defects, infertility, sterility and impairment of normal growth and development. Read more
Insufficiently Studied

Other Names for Carfentrazone-ethyl

05130 (CA DPR Chem Code Text )
128639-02-1 (CAS number)
128639021
128639021 (CAS number without hyphens)
128712 [US EPA PC Code, Numeric ]
128712 [US EPA PC Code, Text ]
5130 (CA DPR Chem Code) )
arfemtrazone-ethyl

Toxicity of Carfentrazone-ethyl

Acute Toxicity
Acute toxicity refers to the immediate effects (0-7 days) of exposure to a pesticide. Highly acutely toxic pesticides can be lethal at very low doses. Read more
Moderate
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicant
Some pesticides cause reproductive and developmental harm, which can include birth defects, infertility, sterility and impairment of normal growth and development. Read more
Insufficiently Studied
Cholinesterase Inhibitor
Some pesticides inhibit the enzyme cholinesterase, which is essential for transmission of nerve impulses. Read more
No
Endocrine Disruption
Many pesticides can interfere with proper functioning of estrogen, androgen and thyroid hormones in humans and animals. Read more
Insufficiently Studied
Carcinogen
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Not Likely

Reproductive & Developmental Toxicity

California Prop 65 Developmental Toxicant
Not Listed
CA Prop 65 Male Reproductive Toxicant
Not Listed
U.S. TRI Developmental Toxicant
Not Listed
U.S. TRI Reproductive Toxicant
Not Listed
CA Prop 65 Female Reproductive Toxicant
Not Listed

Cancer Information

CA Prop 65 Known Carcinogens
Not Listed
TRI Carcinogen
Not Listed
IARC Carcinogens
Not Listed
Global Harmonized System
Not Listed
U.S. NTP Carcinogens
Not Listed
Mutagenic
Not Listed

Endocrine Disruption

EU ED Rating
Insufficiently Studied

Carfentrazone-ethyl POISONING: SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Summary signs & symptoms for chemical:
Summary signs & symptoms group:
Not Listed
Treatment:
Not Listed

Symptoms of Exposure from the International Chemical Safety Card:

Route of Exposure Symptoms First Aid
Inhalation No Data No Data
Skin No Data No Data
Eyes No Data No Data
Ingestion No Data No Data

Environmental Toxicity

For in-depth information on Ecotoxicity by Chemical, Species, and Effect, we encourage users to visit EPA's ECOTOX site which is updated regularly. We provide detailed, step-by-step search guidance on our Ecotoxicity Resources page, so users can more easily access and use EPA's site.

Water Contamination Potential

CA Groundwater Contaminant
Insufficient data
Aerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days)
Not Listed
Adsorption Coefficient (Koc)
Not Listed
Anaerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days)
Not Listed
Hydrolysis Half-life (Avg, Days)
Not Listed
Water solubility (mg/L)
Not Listed

U.S. National Drinking Water Standards

Lifetime Exposure Health Advisory Level (mg/L)
Not Listed
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (mg/L)
Not Listed
Reference Dose (g/kg/day)
Not Listed
One Day Exposure Health Advisory Level (mg/L)
Not Listed
U.S. Drinking Water Equivalent Level (mg/L)
Not Listed
Ten Day Exposure Health Advisory Level (mg/L)
Not Listed
Concentration With Lifetime Cancer Risk (mg/L At 10-4)
Not Listed

PRODUCTS CONTAINING Carfentrazone-ethyl (68 Results)

1381 ec residential
1382 ec residential herbicide
Aim 12% microemulsion (me) herbicide
Aim 40 wp herbicide
Aim 50 df herbicide
Aim ec
Aim ew
Aim herbicide
Avalanche bulk pak herbicide
Bonide weed beater ultra ready to spray
Bonide weed beater ultra ready-to-use
Carfentrazone-ethyl (f8426) technical
Carfentrazone-ethyl 40df herbicide
Cyclone star
Eh 1404 herbicide
Eh 1408 herbicide
Eh 1409 herbicide
Eh 1532 herbicide
Eh 1533 herbicide
Eh 1534 herbicide
Eh 1539 herbicide
Eh 1540 herbicide
Eh-1403 herbicide
Eh-1410 herbicide
Eh-1411 herbicide
Eh-1440 herbicide
Eh-1441 herbicide
Eh-1442 herbicide
Eh-1446 herbicide
Eh-1447 herbicide
Eh-1448 herbicide
Eh-1458 herbicide
Eh-1531 herbicide
F4113 ew herbicide
F4115 ew herbicide
F4116 ew herbicide
F6119 ec herbicide
F7127 se herbicide
F7275 herbicide
F9007 35 wg herbicide
F9070-1 herbicide
F9312-3
F9328-1ec
F9870 herbicide
Ferti-lome ready-to-use weed free zone
Ferti-lome weed free zone
Ferti-lome weed free zone ready-to-spray
Ferti-lome weed free zone ready-to-use
Homefront lawn weed killer ready to use
Lesco redzone premium herbicide
Mon 78404 herbicide
Mon 78481 herbicide
Orchard est. 1931 lawn weed killer rtu
Ortho weed b gon max for southern lawns concentrate
Ortho weed b gon max for southern lawns ready to spray
Ortho weed b gon max for southern lawns ready to use
Power zone broadleaf herbicide for turf
Rage herbicide
Shutout
Spartan charge cal
Speed zone broadleaf herbicide
Speed zone st.augustine formula broadleaf herbicide
Team work
Teamwork + mcpe
WC-CFZ
Weed beater ultra concentrate
Zamzows ultra weed control for lawns herbicide concentrate
Zarnzows ultra weed control for lawn's ready to use herbicide
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Usage Map

US Pesticide Usage Map for Carfentrazone-ethyl

Pesticide Usage Data

This map shows estimated agricultural usage of Carfentrazone-ethyl across the United States.

View USGS Data

Data source: U.S. Geological Survey National Water-Quality Assessment Project

PRIMARY USE IN CALIFORNIA (123 Results)

Crop or Site Gross Pounds Application Rate (lbs a.i./acre) Acres Planted Acres Treated Application Count
All sites 21,069 0.08 1,579,178 948,951 24714
ALMOND 2,606 0.02 101,262 129,156 1792
RICE 2,290 0.11 15,379 20,508 191
GRAPE, WINE 2,025 0.02 215,533 96,721 3423
WHEAT FORAGE - FODDER 1,491 0.01 74,182 113,590 1286
PISTACHIO 1,365 0.02 55,290 64,961 733
RIGHTS OF WAY 835 0.04 5,130 20,972 202
UNCULTIVATED AG 802 0.02 57,870 39,910 885

Related Chemicals
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Chemical Name CAS Number Chem Use Type U.S. EPA Reg PAN Bad Actor
PAN created the term PAN Bad Actor for pesticides that are carcinogenic, reproductive or developmental toxicants, cholinesterase inhibitors, groundwater contaminants and/or have high acute toxicity. Read more
Carfentrazone 128621-72-7 Herbicide Not Listed Not Listed

International regulatory status

UNEP Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP)
A “POP” pesticide has been targeted for global phaseout under the Stockholm Convention for Persistent Organic Pollutants. Read more
Not Listed
UNEP Prior Informed Consent Chemical (PIC)
Not Listed
PAN International Ban List
PAN maintains a list of pesticides banned around the world, and the data are now available in an interactive map. Read more
No
EU Registered
Yes

Us regulatory status

U.S. EPA Registered
Yes
U.S. EPA Minimum Risk Pesticide (25b list)
No
U.S. EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant
Not Listed

California regulatory status

CA Registered
Yes
CA Toxic Air Contaminant
Not Listed
CA Groundwater Contaminant
Insufficient data

Allowable residue levels

Codex Alimentarius(UN FAO Maximum Residue Levels
European Union Maximum Residue level
U.S Maximum tolerance level