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Mevinphos
General Information
- Fact Sheet: Mevinphos.pdf
- Product Names:
Shell Phosdrin Insecticide (Shell Chemical)
Niagara Phosdrin (FMC)
Master Brand Phosdrin (Stevens Industries)
Royal Brand Phosdrin (Southern Agricultural Chemicals)
Fasco Phosdrin (Landia Chemical), formulated with Endosulfan
- Chemical Class: Organophosphate insecticide
- Uses: No registered uses historically used on vegetables and fruits, predominantly lettuce and cole crops.
- Alternatives: Orgnaic agriculture, Least-toxic insecticides
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not documented
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Yes ()
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
- Birth/Developmental: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Yes ()
- Toxic to Birds: Yes ()
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes ()
- Toxic to Bees: Yes ()
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
- Supporting information:
