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Emamectin Benzoate
General Information
- Product Names:
Denim (Syngenta)
Emamectin (Syngenta)
Optigard (Syngenta)
Proclaim (Syngenta)
- Chemical Class: Avermectin insecticide
- Uses: Agriculture
- Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not documented
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Yes ()
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
- Birth/Developmental: Yes ()
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes ()
- Toxic to Bees: Yes ()
Residential Uses as Found in the ManageSafe™ Database
Additional Information