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Acibenzolar-S-methyl

General Information

• Product Names:

  Actigard (Syngenta)
  Bion (Syngenta)

• Chemical Class: Benzothiadiazole herbicide
• Uses: Induces host plant resistance to pests
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture, Lawns/broadleaf plants
• Beyond Pesticides rating: 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: Not documented
• 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:
  • EPA factsheet (8/2000)
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: (Pesticide Action Network)