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chloropicrin

In the chemical family: Miscellaneous pesticides

Chloropicrin is an unregulated by-product of tap water disinfection, and a pesticide used as a fumigant and wood perservative.

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Health Effects related to chloropicrin: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

Routes of Exposure related to chloropicrin:

  • Environment: agriculture
  • Food: fruits, vegetables
  • Water: disinfection by-product

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