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Thiamethoxam

General Information

• Chemical Class: Neonictinoid
• Uses: Corn, Bean, Coffee, Stone fruit, Cucurbits, Cotton, and Turf
• Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class:
• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Yes (47)
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Yes (47)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented

Environmental Effects

• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Detected in Streams: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Yes (43)
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees: Yes (MSDS)
• Toxic to Mammals: Not documented
• Long-Range Transport: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Information:
  • EPA docket ID EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0324
• Supporting Information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Thiamethoxam (Pesticide Action Network)