META(R) Metaldehyde is a highly effective active ingredient to control slugs and snails (molluscicide) WWW Link
정의
A polymer of
acetaldehyde in which n usually is 4–6.
위험도
Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Strong irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Carcinogenicity
There is no evidence in the literature
that metaldehyde has carcinogenic potential.
환경귀착
Plant. When applied to citrus rinds, 50% was lost after 4.6 days for the first 33 days
and an additional 25% was lost 14 days for the subsequent 26 days (Iwata et al., 1982).
Chemical/Physical. Metaldehyde can be converted to acetaldehyde by heating to 150°C
for 4–5 hours or by the reaction of concentrated hydrochloric acid (6 M) for a couple of
minutes (Booze and Oehme, 1985).
