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L-Lactic Acid
General Information
- Chemical Class: Biochemical Pesticide/Antimicrobial
- Uses: Plant growth regulator, mosquito attractant, antimicrobial disinfectant, indirect food contact surface sanitizer, fungicide, virucide (when applied to hard non-porous surfaces such as tile, countertops, metal or glass).
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not documented
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes ()
- Birth/Developmental: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information