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Overview

Ethoprop is a restricted and highly toxic organophosphate insecticide and nematacide that is banned in most countries but still used in the United States (#PAN Registration Status). Its works through cholinesterase inhibition.

Chemical Description

Ethoprop is a clear pale yellowish liquid at room temperature with a strong mercaptan odor that is very soluble in solvents (#CAL EPA, 1995).

Uses

Ethoprop is an organophosphate insecticide, nematicide, and fungicide that is used on numerous fruits, vegetables, and even grass (#CAL EPA, 1995). It must be mixed with the soil or applied mixed with water to be effective (#CAL EPA, 1995).

Health Effects

Ethoprop is a highly toxic organophosphate insecticides that has symptoms common with other organophospahtes and revolve around the chemicals inhibition of cholinesterase.

Environmental Effects

Ethoprop is very highly toxic to birds, moderately highly aquatic organisms, and moderately to highly toxic to honeybees (#EXTOXNET). It does not bind strongly to soils and therefore has the ability to contaminate groundwater (#CAL EPA, 1995).

Regulatory Status

See PAN for a table of where ethoprop is banned.

External Links

• ABCbirds on Ethoprop
  
  
• Scorecard on Ethoprop
  
  
• Spectrum Laboratories on Ethoprop
  
  

References

Pesticides Action Network - Pesticide Regulation Status. Ethoprop. Accessed 6-28-07.

California Environmental Protection Agency. "Ethoprop Risk Characterization Document". October 31, 1995.

Extension Toxicology Network. "Pesticide Information Profile - Ethoprop". Accessed 6-29-07.

Pesticide Action Network (PAN) - Chemicals. "Ethoprop". Accessed 6-28-07.