Sulfuryl fluoride |
Last updated: 31/10/2024 |
(Also known as: sulfuryl difluoride; sulfur difluoride dioxide ; sulfuric oxyfluoride ) |
SUMMARY |
Sulfuryl fluoride is used as an alternative to methyl bromide. It is highly soluble in water and most organic solvents. It is extremely volatile. It is moderately toxic to humans and there are concerns that it may be a reproduction/fertility toxicant. It is moderately toxic to honeybees, aquatic fauna and flora. |
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.
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Fumigant gas used as a replacement for methyl bromide for termite treatment in buildings and on merchantable timber. Also used as a general post harvest insect control on a range of crops. | |
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Codling moth; Granary weevil; Flour moth (Ephestia kuehniella); Indianmeal moth (Plodia interpunctella); Red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum); Confused flour beetle (Tribolium confisum); Warehouse beetle (Trogoderma variabile); Drywood termites; Wood-infesting beetles; Spiders | |
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Empy grain storage areas; Structures; Wood products | |
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2004, USA first registered as a food fumigant |
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31/10/2031 | ||
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EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Additional information |
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USA, Switzerland |
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Chemical structure |
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None | |
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F₂O₂S | |
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O=S(=O)(F)F | |
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OBTWBSRJZRCYQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
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InChI=1S/F2O2S/c1-5(2,3)4 | |
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Yes |
General status |
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Insecticide, Fungicide, Nematicide, Rodenticide, Other substance | |
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Bactericide, Wood preservative | |
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Inorganic compound; Fumigant insecticide | |
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998 g kg⁻¹ | |
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EU dossier - none declared | |
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Synthetic | |
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Non-systemic with complex mode of action that prevents stored fats to be utilised leading to insufficent energy available for survival | |
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2699-79-8 | |
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078003 | |
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17607 | |
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009-015-00-7 | |
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102.06 | |
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sulfuryl fluoride | |
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sulfuryl fluoride | |
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Ozone depletor, Greenhouse gas, Marine pollutant, Considered to add to fluoride contamination of fresh produce | |
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Not applicable | |
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Not applicable | |
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8C | |
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Colourless, odourless gas |
Formulations |
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Used as a fumigant gas |
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1040 | 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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22000 | 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 ) n-Heptane5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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33000 | 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 ) Methanol5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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71000 | 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 ) Acetone5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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25000 | 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 ) Xylene5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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-137 | 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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-54 | 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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400 | P3 P = Other non-EU, UK or US Governments and Regulators 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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0.14 | 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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Insoluble | 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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Regulatory data | 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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0.00418 | E4 E = Manufacturers safety data sheets 4 = Verified data |
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1.6 X 1009 | 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 |
Highly volatile. If applied directly to plants or soil, drift is a concern & mitigation is advisable | ||||||||
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1.6 X 1005 | 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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276nm = 37, 290nm = 25, No UV absorbance above 290nm | 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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68.0 | 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 ) at 20°C 90% soln5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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0.25 | 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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DT₅₀ 4 mins at pH 9, 5 days at pH 2. | ||||||||||
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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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Literature values range between 0 and 50 mL g⁻¹ | ||||||||||
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25400 | A3 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 ) DT₅₀ estimated as 2.9 and 1.6 years at 0 and 10 km altitude, respectively. Method not stated.3 = Unverified data of known source |
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Low risk | A3 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 ) Based on LogP < 33 = Unverified data of known source |
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Terrestrial ecotoxicology |
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0.89 | 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 ) Danio rerio5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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0.62 | 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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Prolonged exposure may cause pulmonary edema, nausea and abdominal pain Possible kidney, CNS, blood and bone toxicant |
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Liquid form may cause frost bite Emits toxic fumes when heated to decomposition Not explosive or oxidising IMDG Transport Hazard Class 2.3 Not expected to auto-ignite; Not highly flammable |
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Health, H331, H373 Environment: H400 |
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Not classified: Fumigant (Not classified: Fumigant) | |||
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sulfuryl fluoride | ||
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fluorure de sulfuryle | ||
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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 |