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Potassium Phosphite
Mono- and di- potassium salts of phosphorous acid
General Information
- Product Names:
- Chemical Class: Systemic Phosphonate Fungicide
- Uses: To control a broad spectrum of diseases on large variety of corps; control of several foliar and soil-borne diseases of field crops, grapes, herbs, orchards, pecans and vegetables.
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture, Organic lanwn care
- Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not documented
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: No (27, 142)
- Birth/Developmental: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Possible (142)
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
- Supporting information:
- PAN Pesticides Database: PAN (Pesticide Action Network)