Where It Comes From
Agricultural uses (grains, fruits, nuts), turf/golf courses, ornamentals, and certain wood preservatives; can reach streams and drinking-water sources via runoff [1].
How You Are Exposed
Eating residues on treated food, drinking contaminated water, breathing spray drift during applications, and skin contact with treated plants/soil/wood [1][2].
Why It Matters
Short-term exposure can irritate eyes/skin; longer-term animal studies show liver effects and increased tumors, which EPA uses to evaluate potential cancer risk [1][2].
Who Is at Risk
Pesticide applicators and farmworkers, people living near treated fields or turf, and infants/children who play on recently treated areas [1].
How to Lower Your Exposure
Follow label directions; keep children/pets off treated areas until dry; wash/peel produce; wear protective clothing when applying; avoid creating dust when handling treated wood; check local water reports after nearby applications [1].
References
- [1]U.S. EPA. Propiconazole: Human Health Draft Risk Assessment for Registration Review. Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP). 2018/2020.
- [2]U.S. EPA. Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for Propiconazole. OPP. 2006.