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Profenofos
Profenofos is an organophosphate insecticide and acaricide used in agriculture. It is not a food ingredient but a chemical material used for pest control. Exposure to profenofos can pose health risks due to its cholinesterase-inhibiting properties.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 24, 2026
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
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Risks
Neurotoxicity, cholinesterase inhibition, acute poisoning, environmental toxicity, potential carcinogenicity
Benefits
Effective pest control agent in agriculture, helps protect crops from insect damage