Chemical Class: benzimidazole
Mode of Action: Interferes with cellular respiration.
Immediate Effects: Dizziness; nausea; vomiting; tremors; convulsions; decreased respiratory rate; lethargy; pupil dilation; eye irritation.
Long Term Effects: Defective or incomplete development of bone marrow; suspect carcinogens; suspect mutagens; testicular damage; mutagens; anemia; teratogens; liver damage; reduced sperm; blood damage.
Environmental Effects: Groundwater contaminants.
Examples of pesticides in this class:
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are listed in the Environmental Protection Agency Toxics Release Inventory.

