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Thyme (128894) Fact Sheet

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Issued: 8/01

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  1. Description of the Active Ingredient
  2. Use Sites, Target Pests, And Application Methods
  3. Assessing Risks to Human Health
  4. Assessing Risks to the Environment
  5. Regulatory Information
  6. Producer Information
  7. Additional Contact Information

Summary

Thyme is a pesticide active ingredient that is used for controlling aphids on ornamental plants in ponds and other aquatic sites. It is also a common herb used for flavoring food. It has no known harmful effects to living organisms or the environment.

  1. Description of the Active Ingredient

    2. Active Ingredient Name: Thyme

    OPP Chemical Code: 128894 (CAS # 84292-51-1)

    Thyme is a common herb used in cooking. It has no known toxic effects. The single approved product kills aphids within 5 minutes of contact.

  2. Use Sites, Target Pests, And Application Methods

  3. Assessing Risks to Human Health

    4. There are no risks to human health from use of thyme as a pesticide active ingredient.

  4. Assessing Risks to the Environment

    5. No risks to non-target organisms or the environment are expected from use of thyme as an active ingredient. Fish can remain in ponds and aquaria when the pesticide product is applied.

  5. Regulatory Information

    6. Year active ingredient was initially registered (licensed for sale): 2000

    Number of registered products as of March 2001 1

    Product name: Herbal Aphid Control

  6. Producer Information

    7. Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    50 East Hamilton Street
    Chalfont, PA 18914-0218

  7. Additional Contact Information

    8. Ombudsman, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P)
    Office of Pesticide Programs
    Environmental Protection Agency
    1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Washington, D.C. 20460

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