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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: Least-toxic

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 (1)
• 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

• Regulatory Status:
  • EPA Registration Review Documents (06/2009)