Pymetrozine

CAS Number: 123312-89-0

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Pesticides

Food

Agricultural insecticides, treated vegetables and ornamental plants, greenhouse applications, and potential food residues

Description:

Pymetrozine is a synthetic insecticide used to control sap-feeding insects, particularly aphids and whiteflies. It interferes with insect feeding behavior, reducing their ability to feed on treated plants. Exposure may occur during pesticide application, through contact with treated vegetation, or through residues on food crops where its use is authorized.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

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

References

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

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