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Flufenacet

General Information

• Product Names:

  Axiom (Bayer) formulated with Metribuzin
  Epic (Bayer) formulated with Isoxaflutole
  Foe 5043 (Bayer)
• Chemical Class: Anilide
• Uses: Agriculture
• Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Not likely (39)
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: No
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (39)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (39)
• Birth/Developmental Yes (39)
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Low (39)
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (39)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • EPA Factsheet
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: (Pesticide Action Network)