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Ethylene Dibromide
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Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)
Reducing Impact
Staying away from EDB is a simple way to not be affected by it.
Some jobs use it, but have protection against it
Dusts are simpler and less hazardous chemicals for bug control
Bio-pesticides are stronger and safer than EDB, which use natural
materials instead of man-made chemicals.
- Also known as 1,2-Dibromethane
- Chemical formula: C2H4Br2
Properties
Usage & Benefits
Environmental Impacts
Physical Properties:
-Colourless -Changes colour if exposed to sun
-Liquid -Soluble in alcohol, acetone and other
-Clear other organic solvents.
REFERENCES!/BIBLIOGRAPHY!
"Ethylene Dibromide." Welcome to Toxipedia. Web. 23 Feb. 2016.
Since EDB is a harmful pesticide, it has environmental impacts such as toxic vapors affecting aquatic animals and some birds.
EDB reacts with "lead residue" to prevent fouling of the engine, in leaded gasoline.
The bromide was used to activate magnesium in Grignard reactants, used for organic synthesis.
"Ethylene Dibromide." Www.chemicalbook.com. Web. 23 Feb. 2016.
"Ethylene Dibromide (Dibromoethane)." Ethylene Dibromide (Dibromoethane). Web. 23 Feb. 2016.
To human health, it is dangerous because if the vapour
is inhaled or ingested it may cause burning sensations
or death. It is a chronic exposer to liver, kidney,
testicles and lungs.
Chemical Properties:
-Flammable - Chloroform odour
-Explosive
Specialized in its usage against certain insects,
being beetles, termites, and wax moths.
Products
EDB was commonly found in soil/post-harvest disinfectant/pesticide, along with leaded gasoline Due to it's ecological damages, its
nowadays used for bug control.