Boscalid

CAS Number: 188425-85-6

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
75

Sources of exposure:

Food
Pesticides

Agricultural fungicides, treated fruits and vegetables, vineyards, turfgrass, agricultural spray drift, and potential food residues

Description:

Boscalid is a synthetic fungicide used to control fungal diseases on a variety of agricultural crops, including fruits, vegetables, and grapes. It belongs to the succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor (SDHI) class of fungicides and interferes with energy production in susceptible fungi. Exposure may occur during agricultural application, through contact with treated crops, or through residues on food.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).

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