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Boscalid

General Information

• Product Names:

  Emerald (BASF)
  Endura (BASF)
  Coronet (BASF) formulated with Pryaclostrobin
  Pageant (BASF) formulated with Praclostrobin
  Pristine (BASF) formulated with Pryaclostrobin
• Chemical Class: Carboxamide (aka anilide) Fungicide
• Uses: Agriculture, Turf
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture, Organic lawn care
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (39)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/Developmental Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (39)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • EPA Factsheet (7/2003)
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Boscalid (Pesticide Action Network)