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Dicofol
General Information
- Product Names:
No Currently Registered Products
- Chemical Class: organochlorine insecticide (miticide)
- Uses: Agriculture, Lawns/Ornamentals (non-residential)
- Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Possible ()
- Endocrine Disruption: Potential (), Yes ()
- Reproductive Effects: Yes (, )
- Neurotoxicity: Yes ()
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes ()
- Birth/Developmental: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Yes ()
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
- Supporting information:
