*** CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION ***

RTECS NUMBER            : FC3150000
CHEMICAL NAME           : Carbamic acid, methyl-, o-isopropoxyphenyl ester
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER     : 114-26-1
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. : 1879891
LAST UPDATED            : 199803
DATA ITEMS CITED        : 58
MOLECULAR FORMULA       : C11-H15-N-O3
MOLECULAR WEIGHT        : 209.27
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION : 1Y1&OR BOVM1
COMPOUND DESCRIPTOR     : Agricultural Chemical
                          Mutagen
                          Reproductive Effector
                          Human
SYNONYMS/TRADE NAMES :
   * Arprocarb
   * BAY 5122
   * BAY 39007
   * Bayer 39007
   * Bayer B 5122
   * Baygon
   * Blattanex
   * Blattosep
   * Carbamic acid, methyl-, 2-(1-methylethoxy)phenyl ester
   * Chemagro 9010
   * ENT 25,671
   * o-IMPC
   * Invisi-Gard
   * 2-Isopropoxyphenyl-N-methylcarbamat
   * o-Isopropoxyphenyl N-methylcarbamate
   * 2-Isopropoxyphenyl N-methylcarbamate
   * 2-(1-Methylethoxy)phenol methylcarbamate
   * n-2-(1-Methylethoxy)phenyl methyl-carbamate
   * OMS-33
   * PHC (carbamate)
   * PHC 7
   * Phenol, o-isopropoxy-, methylcarbamate
   * Propoksuru
   * Propoxur
   * Propoxylor
   * Sendran
   * Suncide
   * Tendex
   * Tugon fliegenkugel
   * Unden
 
                       *** HEALTH HAZARD DATA ***
 
                        ** ACUTE TOXICITY DATA **
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LDLo - Lowest published lethal dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Human - woman
DOSE/DURATION           : 24 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Behavioral - coma
   Cardiac - pulse rate
   Blood - change in clotting factors
REFERENCE :
   PGMJAO Postgraduate Medical Journal.  (Blackwell Scientific Pub. Ltd., POB
   88, Oxford, UK) V.1-    1925-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 63,311,1987
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 41 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   YKYUA6 Yakkyoku.  Pharmacy.  (Nanzando, 4-1-11, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo,
   Japan)  V.1-    1950-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 37,1621,1986
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LC50 - Lethal concentration, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Inhalation
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 1440 mg/m3/1H
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   85GYAV "Pflanzenschutz-und Schaedlingsbekaempfungsmittel: Abriss einer
   Toxikologie und Therapie von Vergiftungen," 2nd ed., Klimmer, O.R.,
   Hattingen, Fed. Rep. Ger., Hundt-Verlag, 1971  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   -,70,1971
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 800 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   RPZHAW Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny.  (Ars Polona, POB 1001, 00-068
   Warsaw 1, Poland) V.1-    1950-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 22,579,1971
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 30 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Behavioral - general anesthetic
   Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - dyspnea
   Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - other changes
REFERENCE :
   BWHOA6 Bulletin of the World Health Organization.  (WHO, Pub. Center USA, 49
   Sheridan Ave., Albany, NY 12210)  Volume(issue)/page/year: 44,241,1971
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 56 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   YKYUA6 Yakkyoku.  Pharmacy.  (Nanzando, 4-1-11, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo,
   Japan)  V.1-    1950-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 32,471,1981
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Intravenous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 11 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   BJIMAG British Journal of Industrial Medicine.  (British Medical Journal,
   Box 560B, Kennebunkport, ME 04046)  V.1-    1944-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   22,317,1965
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Intramuscular
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 53 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   BJIMAG British Journal of Industrial Medicine.  (British Medical Journal,
   Box 560B, Kennebunkport, ME 04046)  V.1-    1944-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   22,317,1965
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Unreported
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 100 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   30ZDA9 "Chemistry of Pesticides," Melnikov, N.N., New York, Springer-Verlag
   New York, Inc., 1971  Volume(issue)/page/year: -,193,1971
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION           : 23500 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Behavioral - tremor
   Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold
   Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory stimulation
REFERENCE :
   TOIZAG Toho Igakkai Zasshi.  Journal of Medical Society of Toho University.
   (Toho Daigaku Igakkai, 21-16, Omori-nishi, 5-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143,
   Japan)  V.1-    1954-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,60,1970
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION           : >1360 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   YKYUA6 Yakkyoku.  Pharmacy.  (Nanzando, 4-1-11, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo,
   Japan)  V.1-    1950-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 31,711,1980
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION           : 12 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue
   levels - true cholinesterase
REFERENCE :
   JAFCAU Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.  (American Chemical Soc.,
   Distribution Office Dept. 223, POB 57136, West End Stn., Washington, DC
   20037)  V.1-    1953-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 16,561,1968
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Subcutaneous
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION           : 11400 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   TOIZAG Toho Igakkai Zasshi.  Journal of Medical Society of Toho University.
   (Toho Daigaku Igakkai, 21-16, Omori-nishi, 5-chome, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143,
   Japan)  V.1-    1954-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 17,60,1970
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - guinea pig
DOSE/DURATION           : 40 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   PCOC** Pesticide Chemicals Official Compendium, Association of the American
   Pesticide Control Officials, Inc., 1966.  (Topeka, KS)
   Volume(issue)/page/year: -,109,1966
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Intraperitoneal
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - hamster
DOSE/DURATION           : 500 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   ARTODN Archives of Toxicology.  (Springer-Verlag, Heidelberger Pl. 3, D-1000
   Berlin 33, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.32-    1974-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   58,152,1986
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Bird - pigeon
DOSE/DURATION           : 7500 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   ASTTA8 ASTM Special Technical Publication.  (American Soc. for Testing
   Materials, 1916 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19103)  No.1-    1911-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: (680),157,1979
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Bird - chicken
DOSE/DURATION           : 46500 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Behavioral - convulsions or effect on seizure threshold
REFERENCE :
   TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology.  (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E.
   First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1-    1959-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   7,606,1965
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Bird - quail
DOSE/DURATION           : 28 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology.  (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E.
   First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1-    1959-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   20,57,1971
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Bird - duck
DOSE/DURATION           : 9580 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology.  (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E.
   First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1-    1959-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   22,556,1972
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Mammal - species unspecified
DOSE/DURATION           : 90 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   HPBIA9 Herba Polonica.  (Ars Polona, POB 1001, 00-068 Warsaw 1, Poland)
   V.11-    1965-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 21,53,1975
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Administration onto the skin
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Mammal - species unspecified
DOSE/DURATION           : 800 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   PSTDAN Pesticides.  (Colour Pub. Pvt. Ltd., 126-A Dhuruwadi, Off Dr. Nariman
   Rd., Bombay 400-025, India)  V.1-    1967- Volume(issue)/page/year:
   15(10),37,1981
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Unreported
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Mammal - species unspecified
DOSE/DURATION           : 100 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   GISAAA Gigiena i Sanitariya.  For English translation, see HYSAAV.  (V/O
   Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga, 113095 Moscow, USSR)  V.1-    1936-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 41(8),82,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Bird - wild bird species
DOSE/DURATION           : 3800 ug/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
   TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology.  (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E.
   First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1-    1959-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   21,315,1972
 
                 ** OTHER MULTIPLE DOSE TOXICITY DATA **
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 864 mg/kg/13W-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Gastrointestinal - other changes
   Biochemical - Metabolism (Intermediary) - other
REFERENCE :
   KHZDAN Khigiena i Zdraveopazvane.  Hygiene and Sanitation.  (Hemus, Blvd.
   Russki 6, Sofia, Bulgaria) V.9-    1966-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   22(6),584,1979
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 37500 ug/kg/50D-C
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Brain and Coverings - recordings from specific areas of CNS
   Endocrine - changes in thymus weight
   Biochemical - Metabolism (Intermediary) - other proteins
REFERENCE :
   TXAPA9 Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology.  (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E.
   First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1-    1959-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   27,465,1974
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE/DURATION           : 180 mg/kg/30D-I
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Liver - other changes
   Biochemical - Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue
   levels - hepatic microsomal mixed oxidase (dealkylation, hydroxylation,
   etc.)
REFERENCE :
   BECTA6 Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology.
   (Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Service Center, 44 Hartz Way, Secaucus, NJ
   07094)  V.1-    1966-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 23,438,1979
 
                          ** REPRODUCTIVE DATA **
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE                    : 1600 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 6-22 day(s) after conception
                          lactating female 15 day(s) post-birth
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - growth statistics (e.g.%, reduced weight
   gain)
   Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - behavioral
   Reproductive - Effects on Newborn - other postnatal measures or effects
REFERENCE :
   BECTA6 Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology.
   (Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Service Center, 44 Hartz Way, Secaucus, NJ
   07094)  V.1-    1966-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 20,624,1978
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - rat
DOSE                    : 650 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 7-19 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system
REFERENCE :
   JPFCD2 Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B: Pesticides, Food
   Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes.  (Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave.,
   New York, NY 10016)  V.B11-    1976-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 20,373,1985
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE                    : 600 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 7-16 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death,
   e.g., stunted fetus)
   Reproductive - Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetal death
REFERENCE :
   JPFCD2 Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B: Pesticides, Food
   Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes.  (Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave.,
   New York, NY 10016)  V.B11-    1976-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 20,373,1985
 
TYPE OF TEST            : TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED        : Rodent - mouse
DOSE                    : 50 mg/kg
SEX/DURATION            : female 7-16 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
   Reproductive - Specific Developmental Abnormalities - urogenital system
REFERENCE :
   JPFCD2 Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B: Pesticides, Food
   Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes.  (Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave.,
   New York, NY 10016)  V.B11-    1976-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 20,373,1985
 
                            ** MUTATION DATA **
 
TYPE OF TEST            : Mutation in microorganisms
TEST SYSTEM             : Bacteria - Salmonella typhimurium
DOSE/DURATION           : 250 ng/plate
REFERENCE :
   RPZHAW Roczniki Panstwowego Zakladu Higieny.  (Ars Polona, POB 1001, 00-068
   Warsaw 1, Poland) V.1-    1950-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 30,81,1979
 
TYPE OF TEST            : Mutation in microorganisms
TEST SYSTEM             : Yeast - Saccharomyces cerevisiae
DOSE/DURATION           : 5 ppm
REFERENCE :
   RSTUDV Rivista di Scienza e Technologia degli Alimenti e di Nutrizione
   Umana.  Review of Science and Technology of Food and Human Nutrition.
   (Bologna, Italy)  V.5-6, 1975-76.  Discontinued.  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   6,161,1976
 
TYPE OF TEST            : Micronucleus test
TEST SYSTEM             : Human Lymphocyte
DOSE/DURATION           : 50 mg/L
REFERENCE :
   MUREAV Mutation Research.  (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE
   Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1-    1964-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 232,45,1990
 
TYPE OF TEST            : Sister chromatid exchange
TEST SYSTEM             : Human Lymphocyte
DOSE/DURATION           : 50 mg/L
REFERENCE :
   MUREAV Mutation Research.  (Elsevier Science Pub. B.V., POB 211, 1000 AE
   Amsterdam, Netherlands) V.1-    1964-  Volume(issue)/page/year: 232,45,1990
 
TYPE OF TEST            : Dominant lethal test
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Oral
TEST SYSTEM             : Rodent - mouse
DOSE/DURATION           : 125 mg/kg/5D (Continuous)
REFERENCE :
   GISAAA Gigiena i Sanitariya.  For English translation, see HYSAAV.  (V/O
   Mezhdunarodnaya Kniga, 113095 Moscow, USSR)  V.1-    1936-
   Volume(issue)/page/year: 44(7),75,1979
 
TYPE OF TEST            : Cytogenetic analysis
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE       : Intraperitoneal
TEST SYSTEM             : Rodent - hamster
DOSE/DURATION           : 250 mg/kg
REFERENCE :
   ARTODN Archives of Toxicology.  (Springer-Verlag, Heidelberger Pl. 3, D-1000
   Berlin 33, Fed. Rep. Ger.)  V.32-    1974-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   58,152,1986

                              *** REVIEWS ***
 
   ACGIH TLV-Animal carcinogen
   DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices
   (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial
   Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   TLV/BEI,1997

   ACGIH TLV-TWA 0.5 mg/m3
   DTLVS* The Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices
   (BEIs) booklet issues by American Conference of Governmental Industrial
   Hygienists (ACGIH), Cincinnati, OH, 1996  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   TLV/BEI,1997

   TOXICOLOGY REVIEW
   RREVAH Residue Reviews.  (Springer-Verlag New York, Inc., Service Center, 44
   Hartz Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094)  V.1-    1962-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   63,1,1976

                    *** U.S. STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS ***
 
   EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION OR RE-REGISTRATION
   FEREAC Federal Register.  (U.S. Government Printing Office, Supt. of
   Documents, Washington, DC 20402) V.1-    1936-  Volume(issue)/page/year:
   54,7740,1989

                    *** OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS ***
 
   OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.5 mg/m3 JAN 1993
   
   OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.5 mg/m3 JAN 1993
   
   OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.5 mg/m3 JAN 1993
   
   OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.5 mg/m3;STEL 1.5 mg/m3 JAN 1993
   
   OEL-FRANCE:TWA 0.5 mg/m3 JAN 1993
   
   OEL-GERMANY:TWA 2 mg/m3 JAN 1993
   
   OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 0.5 mg/m3 JAN 1993
   
   OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.5 mg/m3 JAN 1993
   
   OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.5 mg/m3;STEL 2 mg/m3 JAN 1993
   
   OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
   
   OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV

         *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA ***

NIOSH RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LEVEL (REL) :
   NIOSH REL TO PROPOXUR-air:10H TWA 0.5 mg/m3
REFERENCE :
   NIOSH* National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Dept. of
   Health, Education, and Welfare, Reports and Memoranda.
   Volume(issue)/page/year: DHHS #92-100,1992

NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA :
   NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974)
     NOHS Hazard Code - M1931
       No. of Facilities: 2519 (estimated)
       No. of Industries: 18
       No. of Occupations: 14
       No. of Employees: 18098 (estimated)
   
   NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983)
     NOES Hazard Code - M1931
       No. of Facilities: 2701 (estimated)
       No. of Industries: 15
       No. of Occupations: 16
       No. of Employees: 27304 (estimated)
       No. of Female Employees: 4206 (estimated)

                          *** STATUS IN U.S. ***
 
   EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, Negative: B subtilis rec assay; TRP reversion
   
   EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, Negative: S cerevisiae gene conversion
   
   EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, Inconclusive: B subtilis rec assay
   
   On EPA IRIS database

 
                            *** END OF RECORD ***