Substance Information
Substance Information
diuron (ISO); 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea
EC / List no.: 206-354-4
CAS no.: 330-54-1
Mol. formula: C9H10Cl2N2O



Warning! According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP01corr) approved by the European Union, this substance is very toxic to aquatic life, is very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects, is harmful if swallowed, is suspected of causing cancer and may cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
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Possibly Carcinogenic |
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Possibly Endocrine Disrupting |
- Substance included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP).
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 100 to < 1 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used in articles, in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Biocidal Uses
This substance is being reviewed for use as a biocide in the EEA and/or Switzerland, for: preservation films, preservation for construction materials.
This substance is used in articles, in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Article service life
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
This substance can be found in products with material based on:
rubber (e.g. tyres, shoes, toys).
Widespread uses by professional workers
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used. ECHA has no public registered data on the types of manufacture using this substance. ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment.
Formulation or re-packing
ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or in which chemical products the substance might be used.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures and
formulation in materials.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
polymers.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
rubber products.
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in the production of articles,
for thermoplastic manufacture and
as processing aid.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials),
outdoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. tyres, treated wooden products, treated textile and fabric, brake pads in trucks or cars, sanding of buildings (bridges, facades) or vehicles (ships)) and
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment).
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
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