Kresoxim-methyl

CAS Number: 143390-89-0

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
78

Sources of exposure:

Food
Pesticides

Agricultural fungicides, treated fruits and vegetables, ornamental plants, environmental residues

Description:

Kresoxim-methyl is a strobilurin fungicide used to control diseases such as powdery mildew, scab, and leaf spot. It is used on agricultural crops, including fruits and vegetables, and certain ornamental plants. Potential exposure may occur through fungicide application or residues in food and the environment.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

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

References

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

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