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FOLPET


TRADE OR OTHER NAMES: Some trade names for products containing folpet include Cosan T, Faltan, Folnit, Folpel, Ftalan, Fungitrol 11, Intercide TMP, Orthoraltan 50, Orthophaltan, Phthaltan, Sanfol, Spolacid, Trifol, Folpet, Folpan, Folpex, Phaltan, Vinicoil, and Thiophal (1, 243, 322). Mixed formulations include (folpet +) aluminum phosethyl, captafol, cymoxanil, dinocap, mancozeb, and metalaxyl (1). Formulation types include wettable powders and dusts.

REGULATORY STATUS: Folpet is no longer sold in the United States (243).

CHEMICAL CLASS: carboximide

INTRODUCTION: Folpet is a protective leaf-fungicide. Its mode of action inhibits normal cell division of a broad spectrum of microorganisms. It is used to control cherry leaf spot, rose mildew, rose black spot, and apple scab. Used on berries, flowers, ornamentals, fruits and vegetables, and for seed- and plant-bed treatment. Also used as a fungicide in paints and plastics, and for treatment of internal and external structural surfaces of buildings (1). Incompatible with strongly alkaline preparations, such as lime sulfur (1). The Signal Word for products containing folpet is "Warning" (223).

TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS

ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND GUIDELINES

Physical Properties:

Exposure Guidelines:

BASIC MANUFACTURER:

Zeneca Ag Products
1800 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19897

REFERENCES

References for the information in this PIP can be found in Reference List Number 10


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