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CAS 17804-35-2

Benomyl

Potential EDCPesticidesDevelopmental_ToxicityMale_Repro_ToxicityTeratogen

Benomyl is a fungicide formerly used on many crops, ornamentals, and turf. It breaks down into carbendazim; at high doses in animals it can harm reproduction and fetal development, so limiting exposure matters [1][2].

Where It Comes From

Past agricultural uses (sprays, seed treatments, turf); degrades to carbendazim; some uses continue outside the U.S. [1][3].

How You Are Exposed

Eating contaminated produce; skin contact or inhalation when mixing/applying; contact with treated soil or dust; handling old products [1][2][3].

Why It Matters

Can irritate eyes/skin; animal studies show testicular damage and birth defects at certain doses; cancer evidence in humans is inadequate/not classifiable [1][2][4].

Who Is at Risk

Farmworkers and applicators; people living near treated fields; pregnant people and young children; anyone using old stockpiles [2][3].

How to Lower Your Exposure

Avoid using old benomyl products; wash/peel produce; keep kids off recently treated areas; follow label/PPE and drift controls at work [1][2][3].

References

  1. [1]WHO IPCS. Environmental Health Criteria: Benomyl. World Health Organization.
  2. [2]US EPA. IRIS: Benomyl (CASRN 17804-35-2).
  3. [3]US EPA. Benomyl pesticide fact sheets and U.S. cancellation notice.
  4. [4]IARC Monographs. Benomyl and carbendazim: not classifiable (Group 3). International Agency for Research on Cancer.

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