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Ethylene dibromide (EDB), dibromoethane


Trade and Other Names: The chemical name for EDB is 1,2-dibromoethane, and synonyms include DBE; alpha, beta-dibromoethane; dibromoethane; ethylene bromide; glycol bromide; glycol dibromide; and sym-dibromoethane. Product names include Bromofume, Celmide, Dibrome, Dowfume, EDB-85, Fumo-Gas, Kopfume, Nephis, and Soilfume.

Regulatory Status: Ethylene dibromide (EDB) is a highly toxic compound in EPA Toxicity Class I. It is not registered for use in the U.S. In 1983, the EPA suspended the use of EDB as a fumigant when low-level residues were found in groundwater and some grains.

Chemical Class: Not Available

Introduction: Ethylene dibromide (EDB) is used extensively as a soil and post-harvest fumigant for crops, and as a quarantine fumigant for citrus and tropical fruits and vegetables. It also may be used as a gas in termite and Japanese beetle control, beehive and vault fumigation, and spot fumigation of milling machinery.

Formulation: Ethylene dibromide (EDB) is used extensively as a soil and post-harvest fumigant for crops, and as a quaratnine fumigant for citrus and tropical fruits and vegetables. It may also be used as a gas in termite and Japanese beetle control, beehive and vault fumigation, and spot fumigation of milling machinery.

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Basic Manufacturer:

United Phosphorous Ltd.
Readymoney Terrace
167 Dr. Annie Besant Rd.
Bombay 400 018 India

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 10




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