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Quick answer: Chloropicrin carries the heavier risk profile. Chloropicrin is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Folpet is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Chloropicrin | Folpet |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Restricted |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | European Union | — |
| Restricted in | — | European Union |
| Category | pesticide | pesticide |
| Where it hides | strawberries, tomatoes, peppers | grapes, tomatoes, apples |
Chloropicrin (CAS 76-06-2) is a soil fumigant used in industrial agriculture.
Folpet (CAS 133-07-3) is a fungicide used in industrial agriculture.
Chloropicrin: Acutely toxic respiratory irritant; tightly restricted and not EU-approved.
Folpet: Restricted in the EU; possible carcinogen.
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