Trioxymethylene |
Last updated: 21/08/2024
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(Also known as: 1,3,5-trioxane; S-trioxane; metaformaldehyde; trioxin; paraformaldehyde; aldeform; trioxymethylen) |
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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An outdated fungicide that has previously been used as a public health substance with a range of uses such as disinfecting sickrooms and linens |
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Broad spectrum of fungal pathogens |
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Non-agricultural and utility applications |
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Not approved |
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Not applicable |
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No UK approval for use as a pesticide |
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Not approved |
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Not applicable |
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Not applicable |
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Not applicable |
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Yes |
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ATAustria |
BEBelgium |
BGBulgaria |
CYCyprus |
CZCzech Republic |
DEGermany |
DKDenmark |
EEEstonia |
ELGreece |
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ESSpain |
FIFinland |
FRFrance |
HRCroatia |
HUHungary |
IEIreland |
ITItaly |
LTLithuania |
LULuxembourg |
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LVLatvia |
MTMalta |
NLNetherlands |
PLPoland |
PTPortugal |
RORomania |
SESweden |
SISlovenia |
SKSlovakia |
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None |
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C₃H₆O₃ |
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C1OCOCO1 |
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BGJSXRVXTHVRSN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
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InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c1-4-2-6-3-5-1/h1-3H2 |
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Yes |
Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre diagrams |
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Common Name |
Relationship |
Link |
trioxymethylene |
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Fungicide, Fumigant, Other substance |
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Antimicrobial |
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Unclassified pesticide |
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Synthetic |
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110-88-3 |
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203-812-5 |
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8081 |
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No data found |
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90.08 |
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1,3,5-trioxane |
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1,3,5-trioxane |
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1,3,5-trioxacyclohexane |
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Potenial groundwater pollutant |
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Not applicable |
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Not applicable |
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Not applicable |
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Not known |
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White crystalline solid |
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221000 |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
High |
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Insoluble |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source Ethanol |
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Insoluble |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source Ether |
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62 |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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115 |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source Sublimes |
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45 |
E4 E = Manufacturers safety data sheets 4 = Verified data (closed cup) |
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3.72 X 10-01 |
Calculated |
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-0.43 |
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Low |
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1.17 |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source |
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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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Cannot be calculated |
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None
Known groundwater metabolites |
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None
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Formic acid |
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Air (oxidation) |
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Terrestrial ecotoxicology |
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> 550 |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source Rat |
Moderate |
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> 14236 |
Cyprinodon variegatus marine species |
Low |
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> 13219 |
Daphnia magna |
Low |
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HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION |
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High (class III) |
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> 550 |
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source Rat |
Moderate |
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0.203 |
E3 E = Manufacturers safety data sheets 3 = Unverified data of known source Rat |
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Intraperitoneal LD₅₀ = 425 mg kg⁻¹ |
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EU MRL pesticide database |
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Carcinogen |
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Endocrine disruptor |
No data found |
A0 A = Chromosome aberration (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; B0 B = DNA damage/repair (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; C0 C = Gene mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; D0 D = Genome mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data ; E1 E = Unspecified genotoxicity type (miscellaneous data source) 1 = Positive |
No data found |
Reproduction / development effects |
Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor |
Neurotoxicant |
?Possibly, status not identified |
No data found |
No data found |
Respiratory tract irritant |
Skin irritant |
Skin sensitiser |
✓Yes, known to cause a problem |
✓Yes, known to cause a problem |
No data found |
Eye irritant |
Phototoxicant |
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✓Yes, known to cause a problem |
No data found |
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May cause pulmonary irritation, dermatitis, nausa, vomiting and loss of consciouness Harmful is swallowed or inhaled |
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IMDG Transport Hazard Class 4.1 Flammable May decompose to form flammable and/or explosive mixtures in air |
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Handling: H228 Health: H335, H361d |
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Not listed (Not listed) |
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UN1325 |
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Packaging Group III (minor danger) |
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trioxymethylene |
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Trioxymethylen |
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triossimetilene |
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trioxymethyleen |
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Record last updated: |
21/08/2024 |
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 |