ABSTRACT
Chlorobenzilate will enter the environment principally during spraying operations when it is applied as an acaricide. Humans may be exposed to chlorobenzilate during spraying operations and from fruit and vegetables which have been treated. Degradation in water from a fourth lake occurred only when glucose and inorganic nutrients were added suggesting that chlorobenzilate may be metabolized in the lake waters. Chlorobenzilate would not be expected to volatilize from near-surface soil due to its low vapor pressure and strong adsorption to soil. Occupational workers are exposed to chlorobenzilate primarily during its use as an acaricide. The US Total Diet Study has analyzed food composite samples for chlorobenzilate residues. Based on data on exposure to ground applicators and citrus pickers during application of other pesticides, the daily dose to such workers exposed to chlorobenzilate has been estimated to be 12-40 mg dermal, and 1 mg inhalation.
