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Vinclozolin

General Information

• Chemical Class: Morpholine Fungicide
• Uses: Canola and imported grapes
• Alternatives: Agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III (slightly toxic)
• Cancer: Possible (8)
• Endocrine Disruption: Yes (30, 36)
• Reproductive Effects: Yes (8)
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Not documented
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (8)
• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented

Environmental Effects

• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Detected in Streams: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic: Yes (8)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented
• Toxic to Mammals: Not documented
• Long-Range Transport: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Information:
  • RED signed 10/2000
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Vinclozolin (Pesticide Action Network)
• Key Studies: