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Carbaryl

General Information

Health Effects

  • EPA Acute Toxicity Class: II (moderately toxic)
  • Cancer: Likely (16)
  • Endocrine Disruption: Yes (36)
  • Reproductive Effects: Yes (13)
  • Neurotoxicity: Yes (8)
  • Kidney/ Liver Damage:Yes (4)
  • Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (4)
  • Birth/ Developmental Defects: Yes (6)

Environmental Effects

  • Detected in Groundwater: Yes (4)
  • Detected in Streams: Frequently (37)
  • Potential Leacher: Yes (4)
  • Toxic to Birds: Yes (40)
  • Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
  • Toxic to Bees: Yes (8)
  • Toxic to Mammals: Not documented
  • Long-Range Transport: Not documented

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