Pesticide Details

Pesticide Phorate
PC Code 057201
CAS Number 298-02-2
Type of Pesticide Insecticide
Type of Organism Mollusca
Common Name Eastern oyster
Scientific Name Crassostrea virginica
Age EmbLrv
Guideline [72-3] Estuarine/ Marine Fish, Shellfish, Shrimp Acute using TGAI or TEP (FIFRA 158.490)
Test Type [S] Static system (aquatic)
% AI 89.5%
Study Length 48 hr
Dose Type [EC50] 50% Effect Concentration
Toxicity 900 Parts per Billion
95% Confidence Levels 400-1900
Probit Slope N.R.
NGL <
NOEL 320
Study Date 1981
Review Date 1983
Category S
MRID, ACC, TN Numbers 40228401
Laboratory EPA Research Labs, at Beltsville, MD ,Gulfbreeze, FL, or Duluth, MN.
Reviewer F.L. Mayer
Batch Number 061815QA
Eggs Laid
% Eggs Cracked
% Eggs Viable
% Live Embryos
% Egg Hatch
14 Day Survive
Growth Effect