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Bifenthrin
General Information
- Beyond Pesticides Synthetic Pyrethroids ChemWatch Factsheet
- Bifenthrin Product Names
- Chemical Class: Pyrethroid insecticide
- Uses and Alternatives: Agriculture, Christmas trees, Greenhouse ornamentals
- Beyond Pesticides
rating: Toxic
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Yes (10)
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Yes (7)
- Kidney/ Liver Damage:Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (4)
- Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Yes (4)
- Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic Organisms: Yes (4)
- Toxic to Bees: Yes (4)
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
- Not reviewed
- Supporting information:
- Asthma, Children and Pesticides (Beyond Pesticides)
- Extoxnet Bifenthrin Factsheet (Extension Toxicology Network)
- PAN Pesticides Database: Bifentrin (Pesticide Action Network)
- Scorecard Bifentrin Factsheet (The Pollution Information Site)
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