United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Office of Water
Office of Pesticides and
Toxic Substances
Fall 1330
National Pesticide Survey
*
Survey Analytes
How Were
Analytes
Selected?
Analyte
Highlights
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its five-year
National Survey of Pesticides in Drinking Water Wells (NPS). A joint project of EPA's
Office of Drinking Water (ODW) and Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP), the Survey
was designed to assess the extent and severity of the presence of pesticides and
nitrate in drinking water wells nationwide, and the relationship of pesticide use and
ground-water vulnerability to the presence of pesticides and nitrate.
In designing the NPS, EPA selected chemicals (called Survey analytes) to test
for, and identified appropriate testing methods (called Survey analytical methods) for
the detection of these analytes. This fact sheet provides a table of useful information
about each of the 127 Survey analytes.
EPA tested water samples from 783 rural domestic wells and 566 community
water system wells, nationwide, for the presence of 101 pesticides, 25 pesticide
degradates, and nitrate (a total of 127 survey analytes). These analytes were chosen
by EPA from among approximately 600 pesticides registered for agricultural use by
EPA. EPA identified those that had:
chemical/physical properties, including water solubility, partition
coefficients, field half-life, and hydrolysis half-life that indicated a potential
to leach to ground water; and
at least one million pounds of use nationwide in 1982.
EPA automatically selected all pesticides regulated by the Safe Drinking Water
Act, plus pesticides detected in ground-water studies conducted prior to the NPS.
EPA selected a final list of 127 analytes based on the criteria listed above for which an
analytical method existed or could be developed, plus other chemicals that could be
analyzed at the same time as the selected analytes that met the listed criteria, without
additional cost. The attached table contains information about each Survey analyte.
Here is a brief description of each category presented in the attached table.
information is not available for a particular analyte," " appears under the
appropriate category.
if
Analyte (CAS Registry Number) - The Survey analyte is listed along with its
Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number. CAS is a unique identifier
assigned by the American Chemical Society's Chemical Abstracts Service to catalog
chemical compounds. CAS Registry Numbers are not available for all Survey analytes.
Common and/or Trade Names - The common name is the name frequently used for
the chemical. The trade name is the name under which a product is sold. Many of
the Survey analytes are contained in products with several different trade names.
WPS Survey Analytes
Printed on Recycled Paper
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Type - Pesticides are chemicals used to kill, repel, or mitigate pest organisms.
Principal types are: herbicides (weeds), insecticides (insects), fungicides (fungi),
acaricides (mites, spiders, and ticks), nematocides (nematodes), and rodenticides
(rodents).
*
Principal Use - The particular pests that are killed or controlled by each pesticide,
and the types of crops and plants to which it is applied.
Regulatory Status - Pesticide manufacture and use are regulated under the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). EPA registers pesticides for
specific uses after weighing risks and benefits for each use. The nine categories used
to describe the regulatory status of the NPS analytes are:
Registration (R) - EPA is reevaluating for reregistration existing pesticide active
ingredients originally registered prior to current scientific and regulatory
standards.
Special Review (S) - EPA is aware that this registered pesticide may pose a
potential safety problem and is conducting a Special Review, which is an
intensive and systematic examination of the risks and benefits of the pesticide.
Based on this review, EPA may choose one of several regulatory options,
including modifications to the terms and conditions of the registration such as
restricting use, changes in packaging, requiring prescribed protective
equipment, label warnings, changes in application rates or frequencies, and
prohibition against certain types of application methods; or cancellation of some
or all uses.
Cancellation (C) - EPA has canceled the registration of this pesticide because
when used according to widespread and commonly recognized practice, the
pesticide generally causes unreasonable adverse effects on the environment, or
the registrants) elected not to support reregistration of this pesticide.
In Process (P) - EPA and/or registrants are involved in activities to determine
whether this existing pesticide active ingredient will enter the reregistration
process.
Not Registered in the United States. (N) - EPA has not registered this pesticide.
Deqradate (D) - This is a degradate of a registered active ingredient, not an
active ingredient itself.
Contaminant (T) - This is a contaminant of a registered active ingredient, not a
degradate or an active ingredient itself.
New Chemical (W) - EPA registered this pesticide active ingredient based on
current scientific and regulatory standards.
Nitrate (##) is not a pesticide and is not subject to regulation under FIFRA.
Nitrate in public water supplies is regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
NPS Analytical Method -- The eight different analytical methods used to determine
whether the water samples collected for the Survey contained any of the 127 analytes
are as follows:
NPS Method 1 - Gas Chromatography with a Nitrogen-Phosphorous
Detector
(46 nitrogen-phosphorus containing pesticides)
NPS Survey Analytes
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NFS Method 2 -
Gas Chromatography with an Electron Capture Detector
(29 chlorinated pesticides)
NFS Method 3 -
NFS Method 4 -
NFS Method 5 -
NFS Method 6 -
NFS Method 7 -
NFS Method 8 -
NFS Method 9 -
Gas Chromatography with an Electron Capture Detector
(17 chlorinated acid pesticides)
High Performance Liquid Chromatography with an
Ultraviolet Detector
(18 carbonates and related compound pesticides)
Direct Aqueous Injection HPLC with Post-Column
Derivatization
(10 N-methylcarbamoyloxime and N-methylcarbamate
pesticides)
Gas Chromatography with a Nitrogen-Phosphorous
Detector
(Ethylene thiourea)
Microextraction and Gas Chromatography
(5 pesticides, including EDB and DBPC)
Purge and Trap Gas Chromatography (volatile organic
chemicals) Not Used
Automated Cadmium Reduction and Colorimetric Detection
(Nitrate and nitrite, measured as nitrogen (N))
Detected in NFS -- If an analyte was detected at or above the NFS Minimum
Reporting Limit or if a qualitative analyte was detected and confirmed to be present
during laboratory analysis, a "yes" is listed. If an analyte was not detected, a "no"
appears in this column. However, analytes that were not detected may be present in
the Survey wells at levels below the NFS Minimum Reporting Limit.
EPA conducted qualitative analyses for 15 of the 127 analytes. An asterisk (*)
appears in this column to signify the qualitative analytes. In some cases these
analytes may be detected, but a precise concentration can not be determined for
these analytes. In other cases, due to the unreliability of the results of the laboratory
method for that analyte and/or the instability of the analyte, it cannot be determined if
the analyte is present or not.
NPS Minimum Reporting Limit - The NFS Minimum Reporting Limit (MRL) is the
minimum concentration level at which an analyte was reported as having been
detected. All analytes except nitrate are reported in micrograms per liter (/ug/L), the
equivalent of parts per billion (ppb). The analytical method for nitrate analyzed the
combined presence of nitrate and nitrite in collected samples and reported the result
as nitrogen (N) in mg/L, the equivalent of parts per million (ppm). For the 15 analytes
classified as qualitative,"" appears in this column to signify that there is no
designated NPS Minimum Reporting Limit.
Lifetime Health Advisory Level -- The Lifetime Health Advisory Level (HAL) represents
the maximum concentration of a contaminant in water that may safely be consumed
over an average human lifetime. Lifetime Health Advisory Levels are based on health
effects that were found in humans or animals given high doses of the chemical in
laboratory studies. Health Advisories include a margin of safety to protect human
health and should be regarded as guidelines. Health Advisories are based on
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available scientific data on non-cancer toxic effects. Advisories do not exist for all
Survey analytes.
Maximum Contaminant Level - The Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), established
pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act, is the maximum permissible level of a
contaminant that is allowed in a public water supply. The date in parenthesis
indicates that the MCL was proposed, and provides the date of proposal.
Risk Specific Dose at 10"6 Cancer Risk - The Risk Specific Dose (RSD) represents
the concentration of a chemical in drinking water which if consumed for a lifetime
would result in an excess lifetime cancer risk of one in one million. This assumes that
all of the exposure to the chemical is from the drinking water source and a 70 kilogram
(150 pound) adult consumes approximately two liters per day of the contaminated
water for 70 years.
This fact sheet is part of a series of NFS outreach materials, fact sheets and
reports. The following additional fact sheets are available through EPA's Public
Information Center (401 M Street SW, Washington DC 20460, 202-382-2080):
Project Summary
Analytical Methods
Quality Assurance/
Quality Control
Summary Results
How EPA Will Use
The NPS Results
Survey Design
Glossary
Fact Sheet for each
detected analyte
Additional information on the Survey and on pesticides in general can be
obtained from the following sources:
U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline
1-800-426-4791 (In Washington, DC - 382-5533)
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
1-800-858-7378
24 hours a day
U.S. EPA Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Docket
401 M Street, SW Room NEG004
Washington, DC 20460 ,
(202) 382-3587
National Technical Information Service (NTIS)
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
(703) 487-4650
Information on regulation of
pesticides in drinking
water
Information on health
effects and safe
handling of pesticides
Background documents
for Survey (available
for review)
Copies of the
NPS Phase I Report
(available 1991) and
NPS Phase II Report
(when available)
If you are concerned about the presence of pesticides and nitrate in your private water
well, contact your local or State health department. Other experts in your State
environmental agency or agriculture and health department may also be helpful to
you. If you receive your drinking water from a community water system and have
questions about your water quality, contact your local community water system
owner/operator or the State water supply agency.
NPS Survey Analytes
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U.S. EPA Regional Office Contacts
Region
1
(CT, ME, MA,
NH, Rl, VT)
II
(NJ, NY, PR, VI)
III
(DE, DC, MD,
PA, WV, VA)
IV
(AL, FL, GA, KY,
, MS, NC, SC,
TN)
V
(IL, IN, Ml, MN,
OH, Wl)
VI
(AR, LA, NM,
OK, TX)
VII
(IA, KS, MO,
NE)
VIII
(CO.MT.ND,
SD, UT, WY)
IX
(AZ,ŁA, HI, NV)
X
(AK, ID, WA,
OR)
Drinking Water
Water Quality Branch
(617) 565-3531
Drinking/Ground-Water
Protection Branch
(212) 264-1800
Drinking Water/Ground-Water
Protection Branch
(215) 597-8227
Water Quality Management
Branch
(404) 347-2126
Safe Drinking Water Branch
(312) 353-2151 .
Water Quality Management
Branch
(214) 655-7135
Drinking Water Branch
(913) 551-7032
Drinking Water Branch
(303) 293-1430
Drinking Water Branch
(415) 465-2110
Drinking Water Branch
(206) 442-4092
Pesticides
Office of Pesticides and Toxic
Substances
(617) 565-3273
Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Branch
(212) 340-6765
Toxics and Pesticides Branch
(215) 597-8598
Pesticides and Toxics
Substances Branch
(404) 347-5201
Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Branch
(312) 886-6006
Pesticides and Toxics Branch
(214) 655-7239
Toxics and Pesticides Branch
(913) 551-7020
Toxic Substances Branch
(303) 293-1730
Pesticides and Toxics Branch
(415) 556-5628
Pesticides and Toxic Substances
Branch
(206)442-1198
Ground Water
Ground-Water Management and
Water Supply Branch
(617) 565-3610
Drinking/Ground-Water Protection
Branch
(212) 264-1800
Drinking Water/Ground-Water
Protection Branch
(215) 597-8227
Ground-Water Protection Branch
(404) 347-3866
Office of Ground Water
(312) 886-1490
Water Quality Management Branch
(214) 655-7135
Office of Ground-Water Protection
(913) 551-7033
Ground-Water Branch
(303) 293-1796
Water Quality Planning and
Standards Branch
(415) 465-2181
Drinking Water Branch
(206) 442-4092
NPS Survey Analytes
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Analyte
: (CAS Registry
; Number)
Ac'rfluorfen
(50594-66-6)
Alachlor
(15972-60-8)
Aldicarb
(116-06-3)
Aldicarb sulfone
(1646-88-4)
Aldicarb sulfoxide
(1646-87-3)
Aldrin
(309-00-2)
Ametryn
(834-12-8)
Atraton
(1610-17-9)
Atrazine
(1912-24-9)
Atrazine, deethylated
Barban
(101-27-9)
Baygon
(114-26-1)
Common
and/or Tra<
Names
Blazer
Carbofluorfen
Tackle
RH-620
Lasso
Temik
Standak,
Aldoxycarb
(See Aldicarb)
HHDN
Octalene
Gesapax
Gesatamin
AAtrex
(See Atrazine)
Carbyne
Propoxur
Unden
Blattanex
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Pesticide Survey (NPS) Analytes
te
Type
Herbicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Acaricide
Nematocide
(See Aldicarb)
(See Aldicarb)
Insecticide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
(See Atrazine)
Herbicide
Insecticide
Principal Use
Controls weeds and grasses
in soybeans, peanuts, rice,
and other large seeded
legumes
Controls annual grasses and
weeds in corn, soybeans,
and peanuts
Controls insects, nematodes,
and mites on cotton, sugar
beets, potatoes, and
ornamentals
(See Aldicarb)
(See Aldicarb)
Controls soil insects
Controls weeds in
pineapple, sugarcane,
bananas, plantains, corn,
and potatoes
Formerly an experimental
herbicide
Controls certain weeds in
corn, sorghum, sugarcane,
pineapple, and citrus fruits
(See Atrazine)
Controls weeds in wild oats,
wheat, lentils, peas, sugar
beets, barley, and clover
Controls cockroaches, flies,
mosquitos, and turf insects
Regulatory
Status
R
R,S
R,S
D
D
C
R
N
R
D
P
R
NPS
Analytical
Method
3
1
5
5
5
2
1
1
1
4
4
5
Detected
In NPS
*
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
NPS
Minimum
Reporting
Limit
-
0.50 /tg/L
0.71 /tg/L
0.62 /tg/L
0.85 /tg/L
0.060 /tg/L
0.13 /tg/L
0.17/tg/L
0.12/tg/L
2.2 /tg/L
1.9 /tg/L
0.95 /ig/L
lifetime
Health
Advisory
Level
10/tg/L
40 /tg/L
10/ig/L
Risk
Maximum Specific
Contaminant Dose at 10"*
Level Cancer Risk
1 /tg/L
2 /tg/L 0.4 /tg/L
(5/22/89)
10/tg/L -
(5/22/89)
40 /tg/L -
(5/22/89)
10/tg/L -
(5/22/89)
60 /tg/L -~
3 /tg/L
__
3 /tg/L
(5/22/89)
3 /tg/L --
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Bentazon
(25057-89-0)
Brofnacil
(314-40-9)
Butaohlor
(23184-66-9)
Butylate
(2008-41-5)
Carbaryl
(63-25-2)
Carbofuran
(1563-66-2)
Carbofuran, 3-
hydroxy-
/ \
Carbofuran, phenol
(1563-38-8)
Carbofuran, phenol,
3-keto-
(- -)
Carboxin
(5234-68-4)
Chloramben
(133-90-4)
alpha-Chlordane
/ \
\ I
gamma-Chlordane
(5566-34-7)
Chlorobenzilate
(510-15-6)
Basagran
Borea
Hyvar
Uragan
Machete
Sutan
Sevin
Furadan
Curaterr
(See Carbofuran)
(See Carbofuran)
(See Carbofuran)
D-735
DCMO
Vitavax
Amiben
Vegiben
Gold Crest C-1 00
(See alpha-
Chlordane)
Akar
Benzilian
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Acaricide
Nematocide
(See Carbofuran)
(See Carbofuran)
(See Carbofuran)
Fungicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
(See alpha-Chlordane)
Acaricide
Controls broadleaf weeds in R
soybeans, rice, corn,
peanuts, beans, peas, and
mint
Controls weeds and brush in R
non-crop areas, and controls
weeds in citrus and
pineapple
Controls annual grasses and N
weeds in seeded,
transplanted rice and other
crops
Controls grassy weeds and R
nut grass in corn
Controls insects in forests, R
lawns, ornamentals, shade
trees, and rangeland
Controls insects, mites, R,S
nematodes on corn and
other crops
(See Carbofuran) D
(See Carbofuran) D
(See Carbofuran) D
Controls smuts on barley, R
oats, wheat, and seedlings
Controls weeds in soybeans, C
peanuts, sunflowers, and
corn
Controls termites in homes C
and controls other insects
such as fire ants around
underground cables
(See alpha-Chlordane) C
Controls mites on citrus, C
cotton, and vegetables
3 Yes 0.25 /tg/L 20 /tg/L ~
1 No 1.1 /tg/L 90 /tg/L - - -
1 No 0.75 /tg/L - -~
\
1 No 0.30 /tg/L 350 /tg/L -
5 No 0.60 /tg/L 700/ig/L
5 No 1.2 /tg/L 40 /tg/L 40 /[tg/L -
(5/22/89)
5 No 1.1 (tg/L
4 No 21 /tg/L
4 No 0.93 /tg/L
1 No 0.50 /tg/L 700/tg/L
3 * 100/tg/L
2 Yes 0.060 /tg/L 2 /tg/L 0.03 iigJL
(5/22/89)
2 Yes 0.060 /tg/L 2 /tg/L 0.03 (ig/L
(5/22/89)
2 * _ _
Analytes denoted with an asterisk cannot be quantified or reliably detected.
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' Analyte
(CAS Registry
. Number)
Chloroneb
(2675-77-6)
Chlorothalonil
(1897-45-6)
Chlorpropham
(101-21-3)
Cyanazine
(21725-46-2)
Cycloate
(1134-23-2)
2,4-D
(94-75-7)
Dalapon
(75-99-0)
2,4-DB
(94-82-6)
DCPA
(1861-32-1)
DCPA acid
metabolites
/ \
4,4-DDD
(72-54-8)
4,4-DDE
/ \
\ 1 !
Common
and/or Trac
Names
Terraneb
Bravo
Daconil
Chloro IPC
CIPC
Furloe
Sprout NP
Bladex
Fortrol
Ro-Neet
2,4 Dichloro-
phenoxyacetic
Aqua Kleen
Dowpon
Ded-Weed
Butyrac
Embutox
I
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Pesticide Survey (NPS) Analytes (cont'd)
ie
Type
Fungicide
Fungicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
acid
Herbicide
Herbicide
Chlorthal-dimethyl Herbicide
Dachtal
(See DCPA)
Dachtal acid
metabolites
IDE
Rothane
(See 4,4-DDD)
(See DCPA)
Insecticide
I
NPS Lifetimes Risk
NPS Minimum Health Maximum Specific
Regulatory Analytical Detected Reporting Advisory Contaminant Dose at 10"8
Principal Use Status Method tn NPS tfmft level level Cancer Risk;
Controls snow mold, and P 2 No 0.70 fig/L
systematic seedling diseases
of cotton, beans, and
soybeans
Controls fungus on beans, R 2 No 0.060 /tg/L
carrots, celery, corn,
conifers, and peanuts
Controls weeds in alfalfa, R 1 No 0.35 /tg/L
lima beans, and snap beans
2 /tg/L
, _ť
Controls annual grasses and R 4 No 2.4 /tg/L 10 fig/L -~
broadleaf weeds in fallow
cropland
Controls annual broadleaf R 1 No 0.20 /tg/L
weeds and grasses
Controls weeds in wheat, R 3 No 0.25 /tg/L 70 /tg/L 70 /tg/L -
corn, and barley (5/22/89)
Controls growth of grasses P 3 * 200 /tg/L 200 /ig/L
such as quackgrass, (7/25/90)
bermuda grass, and some
perennials
Controls broadleaf weeds in R 3 No 1 .0 /tg/L
alfalfa, soybeans, and
peanuts
_
Controls annual grasses in R 2 No 0.060 iig/L 4,000 /ig/L
turf, ornamentals, fruit, and
vegetables
(See DCPA) D 3 Yes 0.10jig/L 4,000 /tg/L -~
Controls mosquitoes and C 2 No 0.1 3 /tg/L
spiders
(See 4,4-DDD) (See 4,4-DDD) D 2 No 0.060 /tg/L "
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4,4-DDT
i \
Diazinon
(333-41-5)
Dibromochloro-
propane (DBCP)
(96-12-8)
Dicamba
(1918-00-9)
Dicamba, 5-hydroxy-
i \
3,5-diohlorob.enzoic
acid
(51-36-5)
1 ,2-dichloropropane
(78-87-5)
cis-1 ,3-
dichloropropene
1 . ~\
\ 1
trans-1 ,3-
dichloropropene
/ \
\ /
Dichlorprop
(120-36-5)
Dichlorvos
(62-73-7)
Dieldrin
(60-57-1)
(See 4,4-DDD)
Spectracide
Basudin
AQ-500
Nemafume
Fumazone
Nemagon
Banvel D
Banfel
Compound B
Mediben
Dalapon
Propylene
Dichloride
1,2-DCP
Telone II
(See cis-1 ,3-
dichloropropene)
Cornox RK
Herkol
Nogos
Nuvan
Phosv'rt
Vapona
Heod
Dielorex
Octalox
(See 4,4-DDD)
Soil Insecticide
Soil Fumigant
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Soil Fumigant
"Nematocide
(See cis-1 ,3-
dichloropropene)
Herbicide
Insecticide with
fumigant action
Insecticide
(See 4,4-DDD) C 2
Controls insects such as cut Ft 1
worms, wireworms, and
maggots on fruit,
vegetables, and tobacco
Controls nematodes on C 7
berries, citrus, melons, and
nuts
Controls broadleaf weeds in R 3
corn, sorghum, grains, and
asparagus
Controls annual and D 3
perennial broadleaved weed
species in asparagus,
cereals, grain, and maize
Controls perennial grasses R 3
Controls nematodes in soil T 7
Controls nematodes in soil R,S 7
(See cis-1 ,3- R,S 7
dichloropropene)
Controls polygonum R 3
persicaria, galium, and
aparine in cereals and
pastures
Controls mosqurtos, flies, R,S 1
aphids, and spider mites on
fruits and vegetables
Controls soil insects such as C 2
locusts
No 0.1 5 /tg/L
* - 0.6/tg/L
Yes 0.010/ig/L
No 0.10/tg/L 200/tg/L
No 0.10/tg/L
No 0.30 iig/L
No 0.75 /tg/L
No 0.010/tg/L
No 0.10/tg/L
No 0.25 /tg/L
No 0.12 /ig/L
No 0.060 /ig/L
__ --
0.2/tg/L 0.03 /tg/L
(5/22/89)
-
__ -
5 /tg/L 0.6 /tg/L
(5/22/89)
- 0.2 /tg/L
- 0.2 /tg/L
0.002 /tg/L
Analytes denoted with an asterisk cannot be quantified or reliably detected.
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Analyle
{CAS Registry
: Number)
Dinoseb
(88-85-7)
Diphenamid
(957-51-7)
Disulfoton
(298-04-4)
Disulfoton sulfone
(2497-06-5)
Disulfoton sulfoxide
(2497-07-6)
Diuron
(330-54-1)
Endosulfan I
/ \
\ 1
Endosulfan II
; __._\
\ 1
Endosulfan sulfate
(1031-07-8)
Endrin
(72-20-8)
Endrin aldehyde
(7421-93-4)
EPTC
(759-94-4)
Common
and/or Tra<
Names'
DNBP
Dinltro
Premerge
Dymid
Enide
Dysyston
Dithiodemeton
Di-syston
Ditio-systox
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Pesticide Survey (NPS) Analytes (cont'd)
le
Type
Herbicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
(See Disulfoton) (See Disulfoton)
(See Disulfoton) (See Disulfoton)
DCMU
Karmex
Thiodan
Cyclodan
Malix
Herbicide
Insecticide
Acaricide
(See Endosulfan I) (See Endosulfan I)
(See Endosulfan I) (See Endosulfan I)
Nendrin
(See Endrin)
EPTAM
Insecticide
(See Endrin)
Herbicide
NPS Lifetime Risk ;
NPS Minimum Health Maximum Specific
Regulatory Analytical Detected Reporting Advisory Contaminant Dose at 10"*;
Principal Use Status Method In NPS Umft Level Level Cancer Risk
Controls potato vines and C 3 Yes 1.3 /tg/L 7 /tg/L 7 /tg/L
desiccating seed crops (7/25/90)
Controls annual grasses and P 1 No 0.22 /tg/L 200 /tg/L
broadleaf weeds in peanuts,
tobacco and alfalfa
Controls insects and mites R 1 * 0.3 /tg/L
on seeds
(See Disulfoton) D 1 *
(See Disulfoton) D 1 *
Controls broadleaf and R 4 No 0.32 /tg/L 10 /tg/L
grassy weeds in wheat,
barley, and bananas
Controls a variety of insects D 2 No 0.060 /tg/L
such as mites on cereals,
coffee, cotton, fruit, oilseeds,
potatoes, and tea
(See Endosulfan I) D 2 No 0.13 /tg/L
(See Endosulfan I) D 2 No 0.13 /tg/L
" " "
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Controls insects on cotton, C 2 No 0.1 3 /tg/L 2 /tg/L 2 /tg/L
small grains, and (7/25/90)
grasshoppers in noncrop
areas
(See Endrin) D 2 No 0.1 3 /tg/L
Controls weeds in beans, R 1 No 0.15 /tg/L
potatoes, and corn
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Ethoprop
(13194-48-4)
Ethylene dibromide
(EDB)
(106-93-4)
Ethylene thiourea
(ETU)
(96-45-7)
Etridiazole
(2593-15-9)
Fenamiphos
(22224-92-6)
Fenamiphos sulfone
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Fenamiphos sulfoxide
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Fenarimol
(60168-88-9)
Fluometuron
(2164-17-2)
Fluridone
(59756-60-4)
alpha-HCH
(319-84-6)
beta-HCH
(319-85-7)
delta-HCH
(319-86-8)
gamma-HCH
(58-89-9)
Heptaohlor
(76-44-8)
Mocap
Prophos
Ethoprophos
Bromofume
Nephis
ETU
Koban
Terrazole
Nemacur
Ihemacury
(See Fenamiphos)
(See Fenamiphos)
Bloc
Rimidin
Rubigan
Cotoron
C-2059
Sonar
(See gamma-HCH)
(See gamma-HCH)
(See gamma-HCH)
gamma BHC
(Lindane)
Velsiool
3-chlorochlorene
Nematocide
Insecticide
Insecticide
Breakdown product of
EBDC Fungicides
Soil Fungicide
Insecticide
Nematocide
(See Fenamiphos)
(See Fenamiphos)
Fungicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
(See gamma-HCH)
(See gamma-HCH)
(See gamma-HCH)
Insecticide
Insecticide
Controls nernatodes and R 1
insects on bananas,
cabbage, and corn
Controls insects in soil and C , 7
is an additive in leaded
gasoline
EBDC controls fungus on D 6
roses and other flowers,
potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce,
and apples
Controls diseases of turf, R 2
beans, corn, cotton, and
sorghum
Controls nernatodes and R 1
insects on cotton, peanuts,
soybeans, vegetables, and
fruit
(See Fenamiphos) D 4
(See Fenamiphos) D 4
Protects against powdery R 1
mildew on apples, grapes,
and roses
Controls annual grasses, R 4
and broadleaf weeds
Controls annual grass and W 1
weeds in cotton fields
(See gamma-HCH) C 2
(See gamma-HCH) ~C 2
(See gamma-HCH) C 2
Controls leafhoppers in C 2
lowland rice and beetles in
wood
Controls insects on corn, C 2
alfalfa, hay, and vegetables
No 0.060 /tg/L
Yes 0.010/tg/L ~-
Yes 4.5 /tg/L -~
No 0.13/tg/L
No 0.15/tg/L 2/tg/L
No 29 ntg/L
No 4.7/tg/L
No 0.20 /tg/L
No 0.48 /tg/L 90 /tg/L
No 0.90 /tg/L ~-
No 0.060 /itg/L ~-
Yes 0.060 /tg/L ~-
* - .
Yes 0.043 /tg/L 0.2 /tg/L
No 0.060 /tg/L -
0.05 /tg/L 0.0004 /tg/L
(5/22/89)
- 0.2 /ig/L
,. -
_.
_
_ ~
i
._
0.2/tg/L 0.03 /tg/L
(5/22/89)
0.4 /tg/L 0.008 /tg/L
(5/22/89)
Analytes denoted with an asterisk cannot be quantified or reliably detected.
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Analyte Common
(CAS Registry and/or Trai
! Number) Names
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Pesticide Survey (NPS) Analytes (cont'd) ||
le . .
Type Principal- Use
Heptaohlor epoxida (See Heptachlor) (See Heptaohlor) (See Hepatchlor)
(1024-57-3)
Hexachlorobenzene Anti-Carle
(118-74-1) HCB
Hexazinone Velpar
(51235-04-2)
Unuron Afalon
(330-55-2)
Merphos Folex
(150-50-5)
Methiooarb Mesurol
(2032-65-7) Draza
Methomyl Lannate
(16752-77-5) Nudrin
Methoxyohlor Malate
(72-43-5) DMDT
Methoxy-DDT
Methyl paraoxon E-600
(950-35-6) Mintacol
Metolaohlor Dual
(51218-45-2) Primextra
Metribuzin Sencor
(21087-64-9) Sencorex
Lexone
Fungicide Controls fungus on wheat
Herbicide Controls selective weeds in
conifers, sugarcane,
pineapple, and pecans
Herbicide Controls weeds in field corn,
carrots, celery, and potatoes
Defoliant Acts as a cotton defoliant
Insecticide Controls insects on cherries,
and acts as a bird repellant
on cherries
Insecticide Controls a broad-spectrum
of insects on agricultural and
ornamental crops
Insecticide Controls insects on fruit and
shade trees
Insecticide Controls a variety of insects
Herbicide Controls weeds in woody
ornamentals, sunflowers,
and corn
Herbicide Controls grass and
broadleaf weeds in
soybeans, wheat, barley,
peas, and lentils
Metribuzin DA (See Metribuzin) (See Metribuzin) (See Metribuzin)
(35045-02-4)
Metribuzin DADK (See Metribuzin) (See Metribuzin) (See Metribuzin)
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NFS
NPS Minimum
Regulatory Analytical Detected Reporting
Status Method 1n NPS ymft
D 2 No 0.060 ftg/L
C.T 2 Yes 0.060 /ig/L
R 1 No 0.14 /ig/L
R 4 No 0.48 ^g/L
P 1 * -
R 5 No 1.5 /ig/L
R 5 No 0.60 /ig/L
R 2 No 0.30 tig/I
R 1 No 0.15jtg/L
R 1 No 0.75fig/L
R 1 No 0.18jtg/L
D 4 No 0.60 ^g/L
D 4 * ~-
-,- -.:;- ,-,-,:..- ,:-v-: , -v--- |; - , -,
Lifetime ;, . :;. ,, .->; U;
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Metribuzin DK
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Mevinphos
(7786-34-7)
MGK 264
(113-48-4)
Molinate
(2212-67-1)
Napropamide
(15299-99-7)
Neburon
(555-37-3)
Nitrate
(14797-55-8)
4-Nitrophenol
(100-02-7)
Norflurazon
(27314-13-2)
Oxamyl
(23135-22-0)
Pentaohlorophenol
(PCP)
(87-86-5)
Pebulate
(1114-71-2)
cis-Permethrin
(61949-76-6)
trans-Permethrin
(61949-77-7)
(See Metribuzin)
Phosdrin
Van Dyke-264
Ordram
Devrinol
Kloben
Zorial
Evital
Solicam
Vydate
DPX-1410
Dowicide 7
Tillam
Ambush
Perthrine
(See cis-
Permethrin)
(See Metribuzin)
Insecticide
Acaricide
Synergist
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Fertilizer
Fungicide
Breakdown product of
parathion insecticides
Herbicide
Insecticide
Fungicide
Insecticide
Defoliant
Herbicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
(See cis-Permethrin)
(See Metribuzin) D 4 * _. _ _
Controls mites, beetles, R 1 No 0.15fig/L -
grasshoppers, cutworms and
leafhoppers on a broad , . .. .
range of vegetables and fruit
Acts as a synergist for R 1 No 1 .0 /tg/L
pyrethrin, allethrin, and
rotenone
Controls germinating broad- R 1 No 0.18/tg/L -- '
leaves and watergrass in
rice
Controls annual grasses and R 1 No 0.25 /tg/L
broadleaf weeds
Controls weeds and grasses R 4 No 0.30 /tg/L
in nursurey, ornamentals
Acts as an inorganic fertilizer ## 9 Yes 0.15 mg/L 10 mg/L 10 mg/L
(5/22/89)
Degradate of parathion D,R 3 * 60 /tg/L
pesticides, control a variety Yes
of insects such, as aphids
and mosquitoes on pears
and apples
Controls insects on cotton, R 1 No 0.18/tg/L
stone fruits, nuts, and
cranberries
Controls insects, mites, and R 5 No 0.95 /tg/L 200 /tg/L 200 /tg/L
nematodes on crops and (7/25/90)
fruits
Protects timber from fungal R,S 3 No 0.10/tg/L 200 /tg/L 200 /tg/L 0.01 /ig/L
rots and insects (5/22/89)
Controls annual grasses, nut R 1 No 0.19/tg/L
sledge, and broadleaf weeds .
in sugar beets, tobacco, and ,
tomatoes
Controls a broad range of R 2 No 0.90 /tg/L
insects in cotton
(See cis-Permethrin) R 2 No 2.0 /tg/L
* Analytes denoted with an asterisk cannot be quantified .or reliably detected.
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Analyte
(CAS Registry
Number)
Picloram
(1918-02-1)
Prometon
(1610-18-0)
Prometryn
(7287-19-6)
Pronamide
(23950-58-5)
Pronamide metabolite
(N-(1,1-
dimethylacetonyl)-3,5-
dichlorobenzamide)
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Propachlor
(1918-16-7)
Propanil
(709-98-8)
Propazine
(139-40-2)
Propham
(122-42-9)
Simazine
(122-34-9)
Simetryn
(1014-70-6)
Stirofos
(22248-79-9)
Common
and/or Tra
Names
Tordon
Gesagram
Gesagard
Caparol
Kerb
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
National Pesticide Survey (NPS) Analytes (cont'd)
la
Type
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
NPS Lifetime Risk
NPS Minimum Health Maximum Specific
Regulatory Analytical Detected Reporting Advisory Contaminant Dose at 10"*
Principal Use Status Method In NPS Umtt level Level Cancer Risk
Controls broadleaf and R 3 No 0.50 iigfL 500 fig/L 500 /tg/L
woody plants in pastures (7/25/90)
and rangeland
Controls perennials, R 1 Yes 0.15/tg/L 100/tg/L
broadleaf weeds, and
grasses in non-crop areas
Controls weeds in -cotton, R 1 No 0.10/ig/L
peas, carrots, and
vegetables
_ _ _
Controls weeds and grass in R 1 * 50 /tg/L
lettuce, legumes, and trees
(See Pronamide) (See Pronamide) (See Pronamide) D 4 No 3.1 /tg/L -~
Bexton
Ramrod
Rogue
Gesomil
Milogard
Primatol P
IPC
Beet-Kleen
Princep
Aquazine
Gesatop
Weedex
Gy-bon
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Gardona Insecticide
Tetrachlorvinphos
Controls grasses and certain R 2 No 0.65 /tg/L 90 jig/L
broadieaf weeds
Controls weeds in rice and R 4 No 0.30 /tg/L
potatoes
Controls annual broadleaf C 1 No 0.10/tg/L 10 /tg/L --- -~
weeds and grasses in
sorghum
Controls weeds in alfalfa, C 4 No 5.5/ig/L 100 /tg/L ~-
lettuce, spinach, sugar
beets, lentils, and peas
Controls annual grasses and R 1 Yes 0.38 /tg/L 1
weeds in crops, especially
corn, and fruit such as
citrus, asparagus, and nuts
Controls broadleaf weeds in N 1 No 0.050 /tg/L
rice
Controls insects on corn, R 1 No 0.18 /ig/L
cotton, vines, and fruit
/tg/L 1 /tg/L ~-
(7/25/90)
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Swep
(1918-18-9)
2,4,5-T
(Trichlorophenoxy-
aoetic acid)
(93-76-5)
Tebuthiuron
(34014-18-1)
Terbacil
(5902-51-2)
Terbufos
(13071-79-9)
Terbutryn
(886-50-0)
2,4,5-TP
(Triohlorophenol)
(95-95-4)
Triademefon
(43121-43-3)
Trioyclazole
(41814-78-2)
Trifluralin
(1582-09-8)
Vernolate
(1929-77-7)
SWEP
Weedone
Graslan
Spike
Sinbar
Counter
Igram
Preban
Silvex
Bayleton
Beam
Bim
Blascide
Treflan
Vernam
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Insecticide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Fungicide
Fungicide
Herbicide
Herbicide
Controls weeds on rice, N 4
corn, peas, and peanuts
Controls woody plants in C 3
industrial areas
Controls vegetative weeds in R 1
non-crop and rangeland
Controls annual and R 1
perennial weeds in sugar
cane, alfalfa, apples,
peaches, citrus, pecans, and
mint
Controls soil insects and R 1
nematodes on corn,
vegetables, and sorghum
Controls weeds in winter G 1
wheat and barley
Controls weeds and brush in C 3
rangeland, sugar cane, and
rice
Controls mildew and rusts ' R 1
on vegetables, cereals,
coffee, and fruit
Controls fungus in seeded N or W 1
rice
Controls annual grasses, R 2
weeds in soy beans, cotton,
and vegetables
Controls broadleaf and R 1
grassy weeds
No 0.15 iig/L ~
No 0.10/ig/L - 70ftg/L - -
No 0.23 pg/L 500ftg/L '
No 1.7jtg/L 0.9/ig/L
* 0.9/ig/L -
No 0.15|tg/L . .
No 0.10ftg/L 50/ig/l 50jtg/L
(5/22/89)
No 0.16/tg/L -~ -
No 0.60 /tg/L ~- -
No 0.13#g/L 5/ig/L- 5 /tg/L
No 0.19/ig/L ' . .
* Analytes denoted with an asterisk cannot be quantified or reliably detected.
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