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2, 6-Diisopropylnaphthalene (2,6-DIPN) (055803) Fact Sheet

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Issued: October 2003

OPP Chemical Code: 055803 (CAS # 24157-81-1)

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  1. Description of the Active Ingredient
  2. Use Sites, Target Pests, and Application Methods
  3. Assessing Risks to Human Health
  4. Assessing Risks to the Environment
  5. Regulatory Information
  6. Registrant Information
  7. Additional Contact Information

Summary

This active ingredient is structurally similar to other plant growth regulators commonly found in plant tissues, and seems also to help inhibit the sprouting of potatoes during storage. 2, 6-DIPN is intended for use in the manufacturing of pesticide products intended to prevent sprouting of stored potatoes. When used according to label directions, this active ingredient is not expected to harm people or the environment.

  1. Description of the Active Ingredient

    2. 2, 6-DIPN is similar in its structure and function to naturally occurring growth regulators found in plants. The end-use product, AmplifyŽ is proposed for use as an aerosol treatment on stored potatoes in warehouses. When applied on harvested potatoes in storage facilities, 2, 6-DIPN will act by preventing the sprouting of potatoes until the commodity is ready for shipping to the fresh market or processing plants. Thus, preserving the fresh quality of potatoes .

  2. Use Sites, Target Pests, and Application Methods

  3. Assessing Risks to Human Health

    4. Based on the known properties of this compound and the results of toxicity tests conducted on the end-use product, no risks to human health are expected from exposure to this plant growth regulator.

  4. Assessing Risks to the Environment

    5. 2, 6-DIPN is similar in its structure and function to other naturally occurring growth regulators found in plants. The usage of AmplifyŽ as an indoor aerosol treatment reduces the exposure of most terrestrial and aquatic organisms. Furthermore, the low toxicity, and mitigating label language help minimize any risk to wildlife.

  5. Regulatory Information

    6. Year active ingredient was initially registered: August, 2003

    Number of end-use products: 1 (AmplifyŽ Sprout Inhibitor)

  6. Registrant Information

    7. Platte Chemical Co.
    419 18th Street
    Greeley, CO 80831

  7. Additional Contact Information

    8. Ombudsman, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P)
    Office of Pesticide Programs
    Environmental Protection Agency
    1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, D.C. 20460

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