CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Ferbam is a dark brown to black odorless solid. Used as a fungicide. (NIOSH, 2022) |
|---|---|
| Color/Form | Black or dark-colored fluffy powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Boiling Point | Decomposes (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Melting Point | greater than 356 °F (Decomposes) (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Solubility | 0.01 % (NIOSH, 2023) |
| Density | approx 0.6 kg/L |
| Vapor Pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) (NIOSH, 2023) |
| LogP | log Kow = -1.60 |
| Stability/Shelf Life | Tends to decompose on prolonged storage or exposure to heat and moisture. |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of /nitrogen and sulfur oxides./ |
| Corrosivity | Non-corrosive |
| pH | pH = 5.0 |
| Ionization Potential | 7.72 eV |
| Other Experimental Properties | Decomposition >180 °C |
| Chemical Classes | Pesticides -> Dithiocarbamates (Pesticide) |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Warning |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 ![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 ![]() Health Hazard GHS08 ![]() Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H330:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H361:Reproductive toxicity H373:Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P201:Obtain special instructions before use. P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284:Wear respiratory protection. P391:Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P405:Store locked up. P403+P233:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 416.5 g/mol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 6 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 0 |
| Exact Mass | 415.917435 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 415.917435 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 109 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 19 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 54.3 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 4 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
Ferbam is a dark brown to black odorless solid. Used as a fungicide. (NIOSH, 2022)




