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Clofentezine
General Information
- Product Names:
- Chemical Class: Tetrazine miticide
- Uses: Selective mite growth regulator used on almonds, apples, apricots, cherries, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, persimmons, prunes, plums, walnuts, and ornamentals
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Possible ()
- Endocrine Disruption: Yes ()
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- 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:
- Studies:
- PAN Pesticides Database: Clofentezine (Pesticide Action Network)
