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Ecolyst (N-N-diethyl-2-(4-methylbenzyloxy) ethylamine hydrochloride)

General Information

• Chemical Class: Plant growth Regulator
• Uses: Used to shorten the time to maturation of oranges when applied during spring bloom.
• Beyond Pesticides rating:

Health and Environmental Effects

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

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • New Chemical Registration Fact Sheet 12/1999
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Ecolyst (Pesticide Action Network)