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Ecolyst (N-N-diethyl-2-(4-methylbenzyloxy) ethylamine hydrochloride)
General Information
- Chemical Class: Plant growth Regulator
- Uses: Used to shorten the time to maturation of oranges when applied during spring bloom.
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not Likely ()
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes ()
- Neurotoxicity: Yes ()
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes ()
- 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: Not documented
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
- Supporting information:
- PAN Pesticides Database: Ecolyst (Pesticide Action Network)