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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Chloropicrin is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Propargite is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Chloropicrin | Propargite |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | European Union | European Union |
| Restricted in | — | — |
| Category | pesticide | pesticide |
| Where it hides | strawberries, tomatoes, peppers | almonds, grapes, citrus |
Chloropicrin (CAS 76-06-2) is a soil fumigant used in industrial agriculture.
Propargite (CAS 2312-35-8) is a miticide used in industrial agriculture.
Chloropicrin: Acutely toxic respiratory irritant; tightly restricted and not EU-approved.
Propargite: Probable carcinogen; not EU-approved.
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