Myclobutanil
CAS Number: 88671-89-0
Sources of exposure:
Agricultural fungicides, fruit crops, vineyards, ornamental plants, home garden fungicides, agricultural spray drift, and potential food residues
Description:
Myclobutanil is a synthetic triazole fungicide used to control fungal diseases, including powdery mildew, on agricultural crops and ornamental plants. It has also been used in certain home garden fungicide products. Exposure may occur through pesticide application, contact with treated plants, or residues on food crops where its use is permitted.
Health concerns:
Reproductive Toxicity
May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.
Developmental Toxicity
May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.
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 - developmental
- male
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II - Prohibited
References
- US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
- California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.