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Dicofol

General Information

• Chemical Class: organochlorine insecticide (miticide)
• Uses: Agriculture, Lawns/Ornamentals (non-residential)
• Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III (slightly toxic)
• Cancer: Possible (8)
• Endocrine Disruption: Potential (8), Yes (36)
• Reproductive Effects: Yes (8)(4)
• Neurotoxicity: Yes (8)
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Yes (8)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (4)
• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented

Environmental Effects

• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Detected in Streams: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Yes (40)
• Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented
• Toxic to Mammals: Yes (8)
• Long-Range Transport: Yes (41)

Additional Information

• Regulatory Information
  • EPA Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) signed (9/1998)
• Supporting information:
  • Extoxnet Pesticide Factsheet (Extension Toxicology Network)
  • PAN Pesticides Database: (Pesticide Action Network)