Difference between revisions of "Mecoprop"
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{{Definition|title= mecoprop (MCPP) | {{Definition|title= mecoprop (MCPP) | ||
| − | |definition=Mecoprop has been used as a herbicide since 1960. It is an odourless, white to light brown crystalline solid | + | |definition=Mecoprop has been used as a herbicide since 1960. It is an odourless, white to light brown crystalline solid<ref name="env a">[http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/business/topics/pollution/39193.aspx www.environment-agency.gov.uk August 25 2009]</ref> <ref name="ep">[http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/turf/pdf/Mecoprop_RED.pdf EPA 2007 Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for Mecoprop-p]</ref>}}. |
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Revision as of 08:03, 31 August 2009
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| Formula |
| C10H11ClO3 |
MCPP is mainly used to control weeds around cereal crops, apples and pears. The release of mecoprop to the environment will be primarily from its application as a herbicide, but also potentially from its manufacture, transport and storage. There are no natural sources of release to the environment.[1]
In water is has a low solubility of 0.734 g/l. It has a low tendency to adsorb to organic matter and soils. In water it takes less than a month to half its concentration. [3]
MCPP has a low potential to bioaccumulate and is therefore not likely to biomagnify. [3]
Mecoprop causes oysters to die at concentrations above 4 mg/l. Most fish species tolerate concentrations up to 10 mg/l and some even concentrations up to 500 mg/l. [4]
Environmental standards and legislation
Included in the water framework list of priority substances
