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Pyrimethanil

General Information

• Product Names:
  Scala (Bayer)
  Distinguish (Bayer) formulated with Trifloxstrobin
  Luna (Bayer) formulated with Fluopyram
  Penbotec (Janssen)
  Philabuster (Janssen) formulated with Imazalil sulphate
  EcoFOG-160 (Pace)

• Chemical Class: Pyrimidine
• Uses: Fungicide
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Possible (43)
• Endocrine Disruption: Yes (30)
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (NYDEC)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/Developmental Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (MSDS)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Supporting information:
  • PAN Database: Pyrimethanil (Pesticide Action Network North America)
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation