Aluminium phosphide |
Last updated: 31/10/2024 |
(Also known as: aluminum monophosphide) |
SUMMARY |
Aluminium phosphide is an insecticide and rodenticide. It has some potential for bio-concentration and is highly toxic to mammals. It is moderately soluble in water and non-volatile. It is not expected to persist in the environment. Aluminium phosphide is highly toxic to birds, fish and honeybees and moderately toxic to aquatic invertebrates, algae and earthworms. |
Data alerts |
The following alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement.
Environmental fate | Ecotoxicity | Human health |
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Warning: Significant data are missing |
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A phosphine generating compound used against vertebrates and grain store pests | |
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Burrowing and other rodents such as moles, rats, mice; Weevils; Beetles | |
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Non-cropped areas; Grain and other commodity storage | |
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UK regulatory status |
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Approved | ||
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31/08/2026 | ||
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EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Additional information |
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Australia, Morocco |
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Chemical structure |
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AlP | |
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[Al]#P | |
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PPNXXZIBFHTHDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
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InChI=1S/Al.P/rAlP/c1-2 | |
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Yes |
General status |
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Insecticide, Rodenticide, Other substance | |
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Biocide, Wood preservative | |
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Inorganic compound | |
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830 g kg⁻¹ | |
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EU dossier - None declared | |
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Natural | |
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Nerve toxin with respiratory action. Mitochondrial complex IV electron transport inhibitor. | |
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Aluminium phosphide occurs in nature as the mineral berlinite | |
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Produced industrially by heating aluminium and phosphorus | |
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Pest management | |
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Burrowing and other rodents such as moles, rats, mice; Weevils; Beetles | |
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Non-cropped areas; Grain and other commodity storage | |
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20859-73-8 | |
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244-088-0 | |
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227 | |
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066501 | |
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30332 | |
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015-004-00-8 | |
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57.96 | |
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aluminium phosphide | |
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aluminium phosphide | |
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Subject to the provisions of the UK Poisons Act 1972 | |
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Not applicable | |
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Not applicable | |
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24A | |
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Not applicable | |
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Greenish-grey-yellow odourous solid |
Formulations |
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Phostoxin | Rentokil | ||||
Gastoxin | Bernardo Chemicals Inc | |||||
QuickPhos Tablets | UPL Ltd | |||||
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Fumigant. Often formulated as tablets and pellets that are placed near burrows and runs, activated by soil mositure |
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260 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) at pH34 = Verified data |
Moderate | ||||||||
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1000 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 4 = Verified data |
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500 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 4 = Verified data |
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1.05 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) at pH34 = Verified data |
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0.76 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 4 = Verified data |
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Not applicable | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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1.0 X 10-05 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 4 = Verified data |
Low volatility | ||||||||
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3.33 X 1004 | L3 L = Pesticide manuals and hard copy reference books / other sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Degradation |
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0.2 | Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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0.23 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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EU dossier lab studies DT₅₀ range 0.22-0.24 days for phosphine | ||||||||||
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As this parameter is not normally measured directly, a surrogate measure is used: ‘Photochemical oxidative DT₅₀’. Where data is available, this can be found in the Fate Indices section below. | ||||||||||
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Soil adsorption and mobility |
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Known soil metabolites |
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Terrestrial ecotoxicology |
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8.7 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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49 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Coturnix japonica5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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663.5 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Eisenia foetida5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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Nitrogen mineralisation: No significant adverse effect Carbon mineralisation: No significant adverse effect |
A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes Dose: 56% AIP/kg soil 28 Day |
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0.24 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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Aquatic ecotoxicology |
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0.0097 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Oncorhynchus mykiss as PH35 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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0.37 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Daphnia magna5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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0.058 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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8.7 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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11.0 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat4 = Verified data |
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0.019 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat SF=1005 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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0.032 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat SF=1005 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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0.019 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat SF=1005 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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10 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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Acceptable risk for workers Acceptable risk for operators regarding rodent control, PPE required for insect control in grain storage |
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Highly toxic May cause dermatitis Heart and lung toxicant |
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Releases extremely flammable gases when in contact with water IMDG Transport Hazard Class 4.3 |
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Health: H301, H332, H370, H361f Environment: H400, H410 |
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Not classified: Fumigant (Not classified: Fumigant) | |||
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Packaging Group I (great danger) | |||
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aluminium phosphide | ||
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phosphure d'aluminium | ||
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Aluminiumphosphid | ||
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aluminiumphosphid | ||
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fosfuro de aluminio | ||
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fosforek glinu | ||
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aluminiumfosfide | ||
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Record last updated: | 31/10/2024 |
Contact: | aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: | Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242 |