Carbofuran

Ensure Accurate Residue Analysis with High-Purity Carbofuran Reference Materials

Carbofuran, a potent carbamate pesticide, is essential for controlling pests in various crops. HPC Standards GmbH offers high-purity reference materials for carbofuran, ensuring precise and reliable residue analysis. Our products meet international quality standards, making them indispensable for laboratories focused on food and environmental safety. Trust HPC Standards for compliance with regulatory limits and superior analytical performance.

Product	Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
ISO 17034 Reference Material Carbofuran	672822 1563-66-2	1X250MG	Please log in.
Carbofuran solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	673225 1563-66-2	1X5ML	Please log in.
ISO 17034 Certified Reference Material Carbofuran	690102 1563-66-2	1X100MG	Please log in.
D3-Carbofuran	676034 1007459-98-4	1X10MG	Please log in.
D3-Carbofuran solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetone	677681 1007459-98-4	1X1ML	Please log in.

High-purity reference materials for accurate and reliable residue analysis

Overview

Carbofuran is a carbamate pesticide widely used to control insects on various field crops, including potatoes, corn, and soybeans. It is a systemic insecticide, meaning it is absorbed by the plant through the roots and distributed throughout the plant's organs, achieving insecticidal concentrations. It also has contact activity against pests.

Carbofuran is marketed under trade names such as Furadan and Curater. It is one of the most toxic pesticides still in use, with high acute toxicity to humans and wildlife.

Uses

Carbofuran is used globally for a wide variety of crops. It is particularly prevalent in Asia, Australia, and South America. In Malaysia, it is a legally registered pesticide used on vegetables like eggplant. It acts against piercing-sucking pests such as green leafhoppers, brown plant hoppers, stem borers, and whorl maggots. Its usage has increased due to its effectiveness on soybean aphids.

Regulatory

Carbofuran is classified as an extremely hazardous substance in the United States and is subject to strict reporting requirements. It is banned in Canada, Sri Lanka, and the European Union. In 2008, the US EPA announced its intention to ban carbofuran, and by 2009, all food tolerances were canceled, effectively banning its use on crops grown for human consumption.

Monitoring

Monitoring carbofuran residues is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulatory limits. Laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis rely on high-purity reference materials to achieve accurate and reliable results.

Health Impact

Carbofuran exhibits toxicity mediated by the same mechanism as V-series nerve agents, posing significant risks to human health. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor and considered a neurotoxic pesticide. Exposure can lead to severe health issues, including disruption of melatonin signaling, which is linked to circadian rhythm imbalance and elevated diabetes risk. It is highly toxic to vertebrates, with an oral LD50 of 8–14 mg/kg in rats and 19 mg/kg in dogs.

Environmental Impact

Carbofuran is particularly toxic to birds, with a single grain of its granular form capable of killing a bird. It has been blamed for millions of bird deaths annually before the granular form was banned by the EPA in 1991. The liquid version remains hazardous. Carbofuran has also been used illegally to poison wildlife, including coyotes, eagles, and other predators.

Safety Measure

Due to its high toxicity, carbofuran should be handled with extreme caution. Personal protective equipment (PPE) and closed systems with engineered controls are recommended to minimize exposure. In developing countries, occupational exposure remains a significant concern.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for carbofuran, ensuring accurate and reliable residue analysis. Our products are tested according to international quality requirements and meet the highest industrial standards. These reference materials are essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis to ensure compliance with regulatory limits.