Agrochemicals
REACH
Carbendazim
CAS Number
10605-21-7
EC Number
234-232-0
Abbreviation
MBC
What is Carbendazim?
Carbendazim (CAS 10605-21-7), also known as MBC and marketed as Mecarzole, is a systemic benzimidazole fungicide.
Where is Carbendazim used?
- Agriculture: wettable powders, suspension concentrates and seed treatments against powdery mildew, Botrytis and Fusarium in cereals and fruits
- Industrial preservation: incorporated into paints, coatings and adhesives against fungal degradation
- Textile and leather: protection of finished goods and raw materials from mold and mildew in transit and warehousing
- Personal care: preservative booster in rinse-off and leave-on formulations
- It controls fungal pathogens by inhibiting cell division.
Good to know: Approvals vary by region; buyers should confirm regulatory status in their target market.
Other Names (Synonyms)
methyl benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate|methyl 2-benzimidazolecarbamate|Mecarzole|2-benzimidazolecarbamic acid methyl ester|2-(methoxycarbonylamino)benzimidazole|1H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamic acid methyl ester|BMC|MBC
What are the physical properties of Carbendazim?
Melting Point 300 °C (decomp)
Boiling Point 326.92°C (rough estimate)
Density 1.45 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 11 °C
Appearance Colorless crystalline solid or light-gray powder. Commercially supplied as dry concentrate that is mixed with water for spraying.
Color White to off-white
Form neat
Water Solubility <0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC
Vapor Pressure 1.5 x 10 -4 Pa (25 °C)
Refractive Index 1.6500 (estimate)
Log P 1.4-1.5 at 25℃ and pH5-9
How is Carbendazim classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS07· Irritant GHS08· Health Hazard GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H340 May cause genetic defects
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
Precautionary Statements
P203 Obtain, consult and follow expert instructions for use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Carbendazim?
HS Code 29339900
UN Number 3077
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3
toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
WGK (Germany) 3