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Ethoxyquin

General Information

• Chemical Class:Quinoline
• Uses: Registered for use as an antioxidant to control scald (browning) in pears.
• Beyond Pesticides rating:

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III (Slightly Toxic)
• Cancer: Not tested*
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Yes (8)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented

Environmental Effects

• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Detected in Streams: Not documented
• 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 Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) signed 9/2004
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Ethoxyquin (Pesticide Action Network)

   

* In a two-year study, the closely related chemical, 1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline, showed some evidence of carcinogenic activity in rats. (8)