Cyazofamid
Agent Name
Cyazofamid
CAS Number
120116-88-3
Formula
C13-H13-Cl-N4-O2-S
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
4-Chloro-2-cyano-N,N-dimethyl-5-(4-methylphenyl)-1H-imidazole-1-sulfonamide; 4-Chloro-2-cyano-N,N-dimethyl-5-p-tolylimidazole-1-sulfonamide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fungicides
Description
Ivory odorless solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as agricultural fungicide; [Merck Index] Used to control blight on tomatoes and potatoes and downy mildew on cucurbit vegetables; [Reference #1]
Comments
A skin irritant and weak sensitizer; Minimal to moderate acute toxicity; Not likely to be carcinogenic to humans; [Reference #1] A skin sensitizer; [PubChem] In high-dose animal studies, causes kidney damage; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) >5,500 mg/m3
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: