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Pesticides
Tebuconazole
Tebuconazole is a systemic triazole fungicide primarily used in agriculture to protect crops by inhibiting fungal ergosterol biosynthesis. It is not intended for direct human consumption but residues may occur in food products. The compound is under regulatory scrutiny for potential health and environmental effects including endocrine disruption and toxicity.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 2024
Health score-4.0
-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
Possible endocrine disruption, hepatotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, potential carcinogenicity, environmental persistence, bioaccumulation
Benefits
Effective fungicide for crop protection, reduces crop losses from fungal diseases