Fludioxonil
Agent Name
Fludioxonil
CAS Number
131341-86-1
Formula
C12-H6-F2-N2-O2
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
4-(2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-1H-pyrrole-3-carbonitrile; 1H-Pyrrole-3-carbonitrile, 4-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Pale to colorless solid; [ACGIH]
Sources/Uses
Used as an agricultural fungicide (seed treatment); [ACGIH]
Comments
TLV Basis: liver and kidney damage; "The oral LD50 in rats and mice is greater than 5000 mg/kg." No human data available; [ACGIH]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, inhalable particulate matter
Vapor Pressure
2.93E-09 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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