Imazalil

Synonyms: Enilconazole

CAS Number: 35554-44-0

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
71

Sources of exposure:

Food
Pesticides

Postharvest treatments of citrus fruits, agricultural fungicides, seed treatments, treated produce, and potential food residues

Description:

Imazalil, also known as enilconazole, is an imidazole fungicide used to control fungal diseases on agricultural crops and harvested produce. It is particularly associated with postharvest treatments of citrus fruits to prevent fungal spoilage during storage and transportation. Exposure may occur through handling treated produce or consuming foods containing residues.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Organ System Toxicity

May cause organ damage and disease.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

  • California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - cancer
  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II - Prohibited

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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