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Quinoxyfen

General Information

• Chemical Class: Quinoline
• Uses: Used to control powdery mildew infections on grapes and hops. Used to control powdery mildew in grapes and in hops in California, on melons, winter sqash, gourds and pumpkins in New York.
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III (Slightly Toxic)
• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Yes (25)
• 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: Yes (52)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented
• Toxic to Mammals: Not documented
• Long-Range Transport: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Information:
  • Tolerances (Federal Register)
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Quinoxyfen (Pesticide Action Network)
  • California Department of Pesticide Regulation Public Report: Quinoxyfen