Profenofos

CAS Number: 41198-08-7

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
77

Sources of exposure:

Food
Pesticides

Agricultural insecticide applications, treated crops, soil and water

Description:

Profenofos is an organophosphate insecticide and acaricide used to control insect pests and mites on agricultural crops, particularly cotton. It acts primarily through contact and ingestion by pests. Potential exposure may occur during pesticide application or through residues in food and the environment.

Health concerns:

Immunotoxicity & Allergens

May impact immune system function or cause allergic reactions.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

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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