Pyraflufen-ethyl

Synonyms

Acetic acid, (2-chloro-5-(4-chloro-5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-4-fluorophenoxy)-, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus]

Category

Herbicides, Protox-Inhibiting

Description

Cream-colored or pale brown solid; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used as herbicide and defoliant for tree, nut, and vine crops, cotton, potatoes, field corn, soy beans, wheat, turf, and industrial, commercial, and residential areas (not for use by homeowners); [HSDB]

Comments

Corrosive to eyes; Can be absorbed through skin; High-dose animal studies: Maternal NOEL = 20 mg/kg/day (mortality); Developmental NOEL 150 mg/kg/day; No teratogenicity; Causes decreased hemoglobin, liver changes, and increased hepatocellular adenomas; [HSDB] See "Fluthiacet-methyl."

Biomedical References

1.2E-10 mm Hg

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)