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Cryolite
General Information
- Product Names:
Kryocide (United Phosphorus)
Prokil Croylite (Gowan)
- Chemical Class: Inorganic fluorine insecticide
- Uses: Agriculture, Ornamental
- Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not documented
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes ()
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
- 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:
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