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Chlorothalonil


Trade and Other Names: Trade names for chlorothalonil include Bravo, Chlorothalonil, Daconil 2787, Echo, Exotherm Termil, Forturf, Mold-Ex, Nopcocide N-96, Ole, Pillarich, Repulse, and Tuffcide. The compound can be found in formulations with many other pesticide compounds.

Regulatory Status: Chlorothalonil is classified as a General Use Pesticide (GUP) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It is classified as toxicity class II - moderately toxic, due to its potential for eye irritation. Chlorothalonil containing products have a range of Signal Words, including WARNING (Bravo 720, 500), CAUTION (Exotherm Termil), and DANGER (Bravo W-75, Daconil W-75). Each of these products has a different formulation and product concentration and thus requires a different Signal Word.

Chemical Class: chloronitrile

Introduction: Chlorothalonil is a broad-spectrum organochlorine fungicide used to control fungi that threaten vegetables, trees, small fruits, turf, ornamentals, and other agricultural crops. It also controls fruit rots in cranberry bogs.

Formulation: The compound can be found in formulations with many other pesticide compounds.

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Basic Manufacturer:

Crystal Chemical Inter-America
10303 N.W. Freeway, Suite 512
Houston TX 77083

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 6




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