Tau-fluvalinate

Synonyms

Fluvarol; Fluwarol; Klartan; D-Valine, N-(2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-, cyano(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Cyano-(3-phenoxyphenyl)methyl N-[2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-D-valinate; [Reference #1]

Category

Pyrethrins/Pyrethroids

Description

Yellow viscous liquid; Formulated as flowable concentrate and impregnated strips (bee hives); [Reference #1] Colorless viscous liquid; Formulated as an oil in water emulsion; [EFSA]

Sources/Uses

Used as broad spectrum pyrethroid insecticide/miticide for beehives, ornamentals, greenhouses, buildings and perimeters, ant mounds, and carrot and other crops grown for seed; [Reference #1] Used in the EU as an insecticide/acaricide for peaches, potatoes, and wheat; [EFSA]

Comments

A mild skin and eye irritant in rabbits; Not sensitizing to guinea pig skin; [EFSA] Can cause “pyrethroid reaction” on skin contact manifested by tingling sensations and/or itching (often severe); “Not likely to be a human carcinogen.” [Reference #1]

Reference Link #1

Biomedical References

1E-07 mm Hg

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Farming (Pesticides)