Tetrachlorvinphos

CAS Number: 22248-79-9

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Pesticides

Pet flea and tick collars, livestock insecticides, treated animal housing, household dust

Description:

Tetrachlorvinphos is an organophosphate insecticide used to control fleas, ticks, flies, and other pests affecting animals. It has been used in pet flea and tick collars and livestock pest control products. Potential exposure may occur through handling treated animals or collars, contact with treated surfaces, or residues in household dust.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - cancer

References

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

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