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Imazalil
General Information
- Product Names:
Clinafarm (Intervet)
Deccozil (Decco)
Fecundal (Cetris)
Fungaflor (Janssen)
Magnate (Makhteshim)
Raxil (Bayer)
Tc 246 (Whitmire)
- Chemical Class: Azole fungicide
- Uses: No US registrations. Fungicide used for post harvest treatments on bananas (import tolerance only) and citrus fruits, and treatment of barley and wheat seeds prior to planting. Also used in chicken hatcheries.
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Likely ()
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes ()
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes ()
- Birth/Developmental: Yes ()
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Yes ()
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes ()
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
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