Folpet, Fungitrol 11, Intercide TMP carboximide

Folpet appears as colorless crystals. It is sold as powders and dusts. Generally, Folpet is available as an industrial biocide (Federal Register August 25, 2004). 

In the presence of water, Folpet slowly hydrolyzes at low temperatures, and rapidly at high temperatures. 

Folpet inhibits cell division in many microorganisms. As a fungicide, it is used to control cherry leaf spot, rose mildew, rose black spot, and apple scab and is also used on berries, flowers, fruits, and vegetables for seed treatment. 

As a fungicide, Folpet is used in paints and plastics for treatment of internal and external structural surfaces of buildings. 

The acute oral toxicity of Folpet for rats was not reached at 10 g/kg, for mice it was 2440 mg/kg. It does cause skin irritation in rabbits the acute dermal toxicity for rabbits was not reached at 5 g/kg according to one source, but according to another its dermal LC50 of 22.6 g/kg was reported for rabbits. Folpet is considered slightly toxic by ingestion. It is not considered as an eye irritant to rabbits. Acute inhalation exposure to Folpet may cause irritation of the mucous membranes. Inhalation of dust or spray mists and contact with the eyes can also result in local irritation. 

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