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Vinclozolin

General Information

• Product Names:
  Ronilan (BASF)
  Curalan (BASF)

• Chemical Class: Morpholine fungicide
• Uses: Canola and imported grapes
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Possible (8)
• Endocrine Disruption: Yes (30, 36)
• Reproductive Effects: Yes (8)
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (8)
• Birth/Developmental Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (8)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • RED signed 10/2000
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Vinclozolin (Pesticide Action Network)