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Pesticides
Carbaryl
Carbaryl is a synthetic carbamate insecticide widely used in agriculture and gardening. It is not a food ingredient but a material primarily used for pest control.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 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
Toxic if ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin; potential neurotoxin; possible carcinogen; harmful to aquatic life; causes cholinesterase inhibition leading to nervous system disruption
Benefits
Effective broad-spectrum insecticide for controlling various pests in agriculture and horticulture