Pesticide Details

Pesticide Mirex (Cancelled in U.S.)
PC Code 039201
CAS Number 2385-85-5
Type of Pesticide Insecticide
Type of Organism Insecta
Common Name Midge
Scientific Name Chironomus plumosus
Age 3rd-I
Guideline [72-2] Freshwater Invertebrate Acute using TGAI or TEP (FIFRA 158.490)
Test Type [S] Static system (aquatic)
% AI 98%
Study Length 48 hr
Dose Type [LC50] 50% Lethal Concentration in diet or water
Toxicity >1.0 Parts per Billion
95% Confidence Levels N.A.
Probit Slope N.A.
NGL
NOEL N.R.
Study Date 1986
Review Date 1986
Category S
MRID, ACC, TN Numbers 40098001
Laboratory Fish and Wildlife Service Laboratories, Department of Interior
Reviewer Mayer & Ellersieck
Batch Number 2016QA
Eggs Laid
% Eggs Cracked
% Eggs Viable
% Live Embryos
% Egg Hatch
14 Day Survive
Growth Effect