Acetamiprid
CAS Number: 135410-20-7
Sources of exposure:
Agricultural insecticides, treated fruits and vegetables, ornamental plants, residential pest-control products, and potential food residues
Description:
Acetamiprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide used to control a variety of insect pests on agricultural crops and ornamental plants. It acts on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in insects, disrupting nervous system function. Exposure may occur during pesticide application, through contact with treated plants, or through residues on food.
Health concerns:
Ecotoxicity
May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.
Banned/restricted lists:
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II - Prohibited
References
- US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).