Table 4 Substances detected in filter mats in at least one third of the sampling sites
From: Pesticides and pesticide-related products in ambient air in Germany
Substance | Active compound type | Detection frequency (N = 20) | Approved for use in Germany |
|---|---|---|---|
Glyphosate | Herbicide | 20/20 | Yes |
Aminomethylphosphonic acid | Metabolite | 17/20 | Not regulated |
Boscalid | Fungicide | 13/20 | Yes |
Anthraquinonea | Repellent | 9/20 | No |
Fenpropidin | Fungicide | 9/20 | Yes |
Azoxystrobin | Fungicide | 8/20 | Yes |
Tebuconazole | Fungicide | 8/20 | Yes |
Ametoctradin | Fungicide | 7/20 | Yes |
Dichlorane | Fungicide | 7/20 | No |
Epoxiconazole | Fungicide | 7/20 | Yes |
Folpet | Fungicide | 7/20 | Yes |
Mandipropamid | Fungicide | 7/20 | Yes |