Data alerts |
The following alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement.
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A substance with no pesticidal properties but sometimes used in pesticide product formulations to form a barrier film preventing target pests from reaching plant. | |
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Flea beetles; Japanese beetles; Sawflies; Codling moth; Aphids; Weevils; Psyllids; Thrips | |
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Fruit including pears, apples, plums, cherries, grapes, berries; Nuts, Row field crops | |
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Shown to be effective in field trials. | |
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UK regulatory status |
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None |
EC Regulation 1107/2009 (repealing 91/414) |
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Additional information |
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Australia |
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Chemical structure |
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None | |
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Al₄Si₄O₁₄ | |
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Al+3].[Al+3].[O-][Si]([O-])([O-])O[Si]([O-])([O-])[O-] | |
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Not applicable | |
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NLYAJNPCOHFWQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
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InChI=1S/2Al.O7Si2/c;;1-8(2,3)7-9(4,5)6/q2*+3;-6 | |
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Yes |
General status |
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Insecticide, Semiochemical, Other substance | |
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Coating agent | |
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Inorganic compound | |
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99.98% | |
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EU 2020 Dossier: various heavy metals at ng kg⁻¹ concentrations | |
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Synthetic | |
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Mainly non-toxic mode of action, acts via its physical properties but may also interfere with feeding behaviour and egg-laying | |
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Kaolin is a naturally occurring mineral | |
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The product of high temperature calcination of naturally occurring kaolin | |
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Crop protection | |
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Flea beetles; Japanese beetles; Sawflies; Codling moth; Aphids; Weevils; Psyllids; Thrips | |
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Fruit including pears, apples, plums, cherries, grapes, berries; Nuts, Row field crops | |
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92704-41-1 | |
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296-473-8 | |
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841 | |
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No data found | |
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258.16 | |
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dialuminium(3+) [(trioxidosilyl)oxy]silanetris(olate) | |
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dialuminium(3+) [(trioxidosilyl)oxy]silanetris(olate) | |
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aluminium silicate calcinate | |
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UNM | |
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Off-white coloured powder |
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Usually supplied as a concentrate and applied as a foliar spray. |
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1.15 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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As this parameter is not normally measured directly, a surrogate measure is used: ‘Photochemical oxidative DT₅₀’. Where data is available, this can be found in the Fate Indices section below. | ||||||||||
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Soil adsorption and mobility |
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Known metabolites |
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Terrestrial ecotoxicology |
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> 5000 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat4 = Verified data |
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> 2444 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Gallus domesticus 56 day5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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> 2000 | R3 R = Peer reviewed scientific publications Eisenia foetida>3 = Unverified data of known source |
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> 100 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Apis mellifera5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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90919 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) <>Apis mellifera4 = Verified data |
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> 70000 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Unknown species4 = Verified data |
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> 100 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Oncorhynchus mykiss 30 day4 = Verified data |
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> 570 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Daphnia magna4 = Verified data |
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> 50 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Daphnia magna4 = Verified data |
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> 2500 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Unknown species4 = Verified data |
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> 41 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Unknown species4 = Verified data |
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> 5000 | A4 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat4 = Verified data |
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5000 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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> 5.07 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat 4 hr (nose only)5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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None allocated | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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None allocated | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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None Allocated | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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1.4 | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) Rat SF=25 as AOEC mg m³5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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Negligible | A5 A = EU regulatory and evaluation data as published by EC, EFSA (RAR, DAR & Conclusion dossiers), EMA (e.g. EU Annex III PIC DGD) (EU - Pesticides database; EFSA Scientific Publications ) 5 = Verified data used for regulatory purposes |
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Inhalation may cause pneumoconiosis (Kaolinosis) May produce gastrointestinal disturbances as high doses Possible respiratory sensitiser May cause toxic responses via inhalation CLP data - suspected carcinogen via inhalation |
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Not explosive or oxidising Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection |
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Health: H317, H334, H351, H372, H373 | |||
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Record last updated: | 31/10/2024 |
Contact: | aeru@herts.ac.uk |
Please cite as: | Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal, 22(4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242 |