Resmethrin

CAS Number: 10453-86-8

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
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Sources of exposure:

Pesticides

Historical mosquito-control sprays, residential insecticides, public-health pest-control formulations, and treated outdoor environments

Description:

Resmethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used to control mosquitoes and other insects. It acts on insect nervous systems by affecting voltage-gated sodium channels. Its use has been discontinued in the United States, although historical applications and uses in other jurisdictions may remain relevant.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Endocrine Disruption

May alter hormone function and contribute to chronic diseases and disorders.

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

Developmental Toxicity

May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

  • California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - cancer
  • California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - developmental

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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