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Pesticides
Chloropicrin
Chloropicrin is a highly toxic chemical compound primarily used as a soil fumigant and pesticide. It is not intended for food consumption and poses significant health risks upon inhalation, dermal exposure, or ingestion.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 18, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Toxicity, respiratory irritation, eye and skin irritation, potential carcinogenicity, environmental hazard
Benefits
Used as a soil fumigant and pesticide to control pests and soil-borne pathogens