Tebuconazole
CAS Number: 107534-96-3
Sources of exposure:
Agricultural fungicides, seed treatments, treated crops, ornamental plants, wood preservatives
Description:
Tebuconazole is a triazole fungicide used to control a variety of fungal diseases in agricultural crops, turf, and ornamental plants. It is also used in seed treatments and certain wood preservation products. Potential exposure may occur through fungicide application, contact with treated materials, or residues in food and the environment.
Health concerns:
Cancer
Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.
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:
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II - Prohibited
- California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - cancer
References
- US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).