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Aviglycine

General Information

• Chemical Class: Biochemical plant regulator
• Uses: apples, pears and ornamentals
• Alternatives: Agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III-IV (slightly toxic to practically non-toxic)
• Cancer:Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity:Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Not documented
• Sensitizer/ Irritant:Not documented

Environmental Effects

• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Detected in Streams:Not documented
• Potential Leacher:Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Yes (8)
• Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees:Not documented
• Toxic to mammals: Not documented
• Long-Range Transport: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Information:
  • EPA Factsheet
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Aviglycine (Pesticide Action Network)
• Key Studies: