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4‐Aminopyridine (4-AP)

4-Pyridinamine

General Information

  • Product Names:
  • Chemical Class: Pyridine avicide
  • Uses: Pigeons; house sparrows; crows; grackles; cowbirds; starlings; red-winged, yellow-headed, rusty, and Brewers blackbirds;
  • Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

  • Cancer: Not documented
  • Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
  • Reproductive Effects: Not documented
  • Neurotoxicity: Yes (8)
  • Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
  • Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
  • Birth/Developmental: Not documented
  • Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
  • Potential Leacher: Not documented
  • Toxic to Birds: Yes (8)
  • Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
  • Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information