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1-Naphthaleneacetamide (NAD)

General Information

• Chemical Class: Growth Regulator
• Uses: Formulated with 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA) used to induce fruit set and promote growth and apples and pears. Also citrus, olives, cherries, ornamentals, shade trees
• Alternatives: Argiculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects
Based on the NAA group which includes its sodium and potassium salts, its acetamide (NAD), and the ethyl ester collectively known as naphthalene acetates

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III-IV (slightly to practically non-toxic)
• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Yes (8)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (8)
• 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:
  • Naphthalene acetic acid (Parent Chemical) EPA Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) signed 10/2007
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: NAD (Pesticide Action Network)