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Propyzamide

General Information

• Product Names:

  Kreb (Dow)
  Pronamide (Willowood)

• Uses: Leaf lettuce, head lettuce, artichokes, endive, chicory
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Probable (1)
• Endocrine Disruption: Yes (2)
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (3)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (3)
• Birth/Developmental: Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Yes (1)
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (1)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Supporting information:
  • Review report for the active substance propyzamide 2/2003 European Commission
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Propyzamide (Pesticide Action Network)