Baby Safety / Compounds / Fluxapyroxad (Xemium / Sercadis / BAS 700 F / Merivon component)

Is Fluxapyroxad (Xemium / Sercadis / BAS 700 F / Merivon component) safe for babies and kids?

Moderate risk for kids

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Infants are susceptible to Fluxapyroxad (Xemium / Sercadis / BAS 700 F / Merivon component) through dietary residues on produce. Developing endocrine and hepatic systems increase vulnerability to antifungal compounds.

What is fluxapyroxad (xemium / sercadis / bas 700 f / merivon component)?

The IUPAC name is 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[2-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)phenyl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide.

Also known as: Fluxapyroxad, 907204-31-3, 7U8P4NAR2S, 3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-(3',4',5'-trifluorobiphenyl-2-yl)pyrazole-4-carboxamide.

IUPAC name
3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[2-(3,4,5-trifluorophenyl)phenyl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide
CAS number
907204-31-3
Molecular formula
C26H32F2N6O2
Molecular weight
498.6 g/mol
SMILES
CN1C=C(C(=N1)C(F)F)C(=O)NC2=CC=CC=C2C3=CC(=C(C(=C3)F)F)F
PubChem CID
16095400

Risk for babies

Moderate risk

Infants are susceptible to Fluxapyroxad (Xemium / Sercadis / BAS 700 F / Merivon component) through dietary residues on produce. Developing endocrine and hepatic systems increase vulnerability to antifungal compounds.

Neonates and infants up to 12 months have incomplete blood-brain barrier development, immature Phase I/II metabolic enzymes (particularly CYP3A4, UGT1A1), and higher gastrointestinal permeability. Equivalent doses produce higher internal concentrations and longer residence times.

What to do: Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

Regulatory consensus

2 regulatory and scientific bodies have classified Fluxapyroxad (Xemium / Sercadis / BAS 700 F / Merivon component). The classifications differ — that's the data.

AgencyYearClassificationNotes
EPA—Registered; conventional use
EU—Approved; SDHI class under review

Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.

Where kids encounter fluxapyroxad (xemium / sercadis / bas 700 f / merivon component)

  • Cereals — wheat, barley, oats
  • Fresh Produce — grapes, strawberries, tomatoes, cucurbits
  • Turf Management — golf courses, sports turf
  • Ornamentals — greenhouse ornamentals, nursery plants

Safer alternatives

Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Fluxapyroxad (Xemium / Sercadis / BAS 700 F / Merivon component):

  • Boscalid
    Trade-offs: Alternative fungicide or disease management strategy; spectrum of activity differs from original compound; resistance management considerations apply; integrated pest management approach recommended.
  • Biological controls
    Trade-offs: Species-specific; no chemical residues; self-sustaining once established; slow onset (weeks vs hours for chemicals); requires ecological knowledge; may not achieve complete control; compatible with organic certification.

Frequently asked questions

Is fluxapyroxad (xemium / sercadis / bas 700 f / merivon component) safe for kids?

Infants are susceptible to Fluxapyroxad (Xemium / Sercadis / BAS 700 F / Merivon component) through dietary residues on produce. Developing endocrine and hepatic systems increase vulnerability to antifungal compounds.

What products contain fluxapyroxad (xemium / sercadis / bas 700 f / merivon component)?

Fluxapyroxad (Xemium / Sercadis / BAS 700 F / Merivon component) appears in: wheat (cereals); barley (cereals); grapes (fresh produce); strawberries (fresh produce); golf courses (turf management).

What should I do if my child is exposed to fluxapyroxad (xemium / sercadis / bas 700 f / merivon component)?

Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.

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