Where It Comes From
Applied to agricultural soils; can volatilize and move with air or dust, reaching nearby soil and water at low levels [1][3].
How You Are Exposed
Mixing or applying products; skin contact with treated soil; breathing vapors or drift; eating foods with residues; private wells near treated fields [1][2][3].
Why It Matters
Short-term exposure may cause irritation, headache, nausea, or dizziness; repeated dosing in studies affected the liver. EPA manages residues and worker risks [1][2].
Who Is at Risk
Farmworkers and applicators; people near treated fields; children and pregnant people may be more susceptible [1][2].
How to Lower Your Exposure
Follow label PPE and re-entry times; avoid drift; wash and peel produce; keep kids and pets off recently treated areas; consider testing well water if near heavy agricultural use [1][2][3].
References
- [1]US EPA, Office of Pesticide Programs. Cycloate — Reregistration/chemical fact sheets and risk assessments.
- [2]CDC/NIOSH. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards: Cycloate (CAS 1134-23-2).
- [3]WHO/FAO JMPR. Pesticide residues in food — Evaluations: Cycloate.