Protective and curative action. It is an organic, broadspectrum, contact fungicide. It therefore serves both as a seed- dresser and as a foliar spray to control seedborne diseases, soil inhibiting fungi and foliar/fruit diseases. Heterocyclic nitrogen group.
Captan is one of phthalimide insecticides containing sulfur and chlorine. This insecticide has less risk of chemical antagonism; therefore, widely used in dusting to vegetables, fruits and flowers.
Captan N-(trichloromethylthio)cyclohex-4-ene-1,2-dicarboximide
Captan is not a medical substance. It is a fungicide, which is a type of pesticide used to control fungal diseases on plants. It is a white solid, although commercial samples appear yellow or brownish.
Captan is used on a variety of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. It is also used in some countries to treat seed-borne diseases of cereals. However, it is important to note that captan is a potentially hazardous substance and should only be used according to label directions.
Here are some of the potential risks associated with exposure to captan:
- Skin irritation: Captan can cause skin irritation, including redness, itching, and burning.
- Eye irritation: Captan can also irritate the eyes, causing redness, watering, and burning.
- Respiratory problems: Inhaling captan dust can irritate the respiratory system, causing coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
- Cancer: The EPA has classified captan as a probable human carcinogen. This means that there is some evidence that captan may cause cancer in humans.