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Fosthiazate

General Information

• Chemical Class: organophosphate nematicide
• Uses: Tomatoes
• Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: II (moderately toxic)
• Cancer:
• Endocrine Disruption:
• Reproductive Effects: Yes (39)
• Neurotoxicity: Yes (39)
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Yes (39)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (39)
• Birth/ Developmental Defects:

Environmental Effects

• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Detected in Streams: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Yes (39)
• Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic Organisms: Yes (39)
• Toxic to Bees: Yes (39)
• Toxic to Mammals: Yes (39)
• Long-Range Transport: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Information:
  • EPA Final Decision 2015
  • EPA Factsheet
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database:Fosthiazate (Pesticide Action Network)