Oxydemeton-methyl

CAS Number: 301-12-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Food

Pesticides

Agricultural insecticide applications, treated crops, soil and water

Description:

Oxydemeton-methyl is a systemic organophosphate insecticide and acaricide formerly used to control sucking insects, including aphids and mites, on agricultural crops. It has been applied to fruits, vegetables, and other crops. Potential exposure may occur through historical pesticide applications or environmental residues.

Health concerns:

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

Developmental Toxicity

May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.

Neurotoxicity

May impact brain function or development.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - female
male

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox). California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.

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