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Fluthiacet-methyl

General Information

• Product Names:

  Appeal (FMC)
  Blizzard (Chemtura)
  Cadet (FMC)

• Chemical Class: Imine chemical herbicide
• Uses: Soybeans, corn
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Likely (1)
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Yes (1)
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (1)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (1)
• Birth/Developmental: Yes (1)
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (1)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • Conditional Registration Issued 4/1999
  • EPA Factsheet
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: (Pesticide Action Network)