(+)-Fipronil (CED0004254)

(+)-Fipronil belongs to the pyrazoles, a subclass of azoles within the organic compounds. This organoheterocyclic compound is found in or released from 13 recorded sources across multiple sectors. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with cell phones, capacitors, batteries, printed circuit boards, wires and cables, and one additional source. It is also found in food packaging within the food, food processing and cookware sector, and in medical devices within the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and veterinary products sector. Additional recorded sources include synthetic textiles and carpets and rugs from the textiles, leather and furnishings sector. In the energy, oil and gas sector as well as industrial manufacturing and chemical processing, the compound is found in lubricants. One other sector is also recorded as a source. Recorded exposure routes for (+)-Fipronil include inhalation, oral, and touch.