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Phosmet


Trade and Other Names: Trade names for products containing the compound include Appa, Decemthion, Fesdan, Imidan, Kemolate, Prolate, PMC and Safidon. It is also found in combination with other insecticides such as carbophenothion.

Regulatory Status: Phosmet is a moderately toxic compound, falling in EPA toxicity class II. It is a General Use Pesticide (GUP). Products containing phosmet must bear the Signal Word WARNING on the label. Some tolerances for phosmet in processed foods were revoked by EPA in 1994.

Chemical Class: organophosphate

Introduction: Phosmet is a non-systemic, organophosphate insecticide used on both plants and animals. It is mainly used on apple trees for control of coddling moth, though it is also used on a wide range of fruit crops, ornamentals, and vines for the control of aphids, suckers, mites, and fruit flies. The compound is also an active ingredient in some dog collars. Phosmet is used on approximately 1.1 million acres in the U.S. each year.

Formulation: Not Available

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Basic Manufacturer:

Zeneca Ag Products
1800 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19897

References:

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 5




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