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Clofentezine

General Information

• Chemical Class:Tetrazine miticide
• Uses: Selective mite growth regulator used on almonds, apples, apricots, cherries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, persimmons, prunes, plums, walnuts, and ornamentals
• Beyond Pesticides rating:

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III (slightly toxic)
• Cancer: Possible (53)
• Endocrine Disruption: Yes (30)
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Yes (53)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented

Environmental Effects

• Detected in Groundwater:
• Detected in Streams:
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• 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 Registration Review 8/2012
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Clofentezine (Pesticide Action Network)