The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes captan as an odorless white crystalline fungicide powder and identifies inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include irritation, dermatitis, sensitization, breathing difficulty, gastrointestinal symptoms, liver and kidney effects, and a potential occupational-carcinogen designation.
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Exposure Limits; Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Cancer Site · 1
Exposure Limits; Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Cancer Site · 1
Physical Description Odorless, white, crystalline powder. [fungicide] [Note: Commercial product is a yellow powder with a pungent odor.] Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, upper respiratory system; blurred vision; dermatitis, skin sensitization; dyspnea (breathing difficulty); diarrhea, vomiting; [potential occupational carcinogen]. Cancer Site [in animals: duodenal tumors].