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Oxamyl

Pesticides

Oxamyl

Oxamyl is a carbamate pesticide used for controlling nematodes, insects, and mites on crops. It is not a food ingredient and is considered highly toxic. It acts as a cholinesterase inhibitor affecting the nervous system and is classified as hazardous to human health upon exposure.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
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Food and supplement guidelines

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Health guideline
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Risks

Neurotoxicity, acute poisoning, cholinesterase inhibition, potential carcinogenicity, environmental toxicity, high toxicity to humans and animals

Benefits

Effective pesticide for crop protection

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