Dataset of PLEU scores and hazard metrics for 502 pesticide active ingredients

This dataset provides comprehensive hazard scores for 502 active ingredients, including a selection of biopesticides. Hazard scores are expressed on a continuous scale from 0 (no risk) to 1.5 (very high risk). All hazard scores are derived from the Pesticide Properties DataBase (PPDB) and the BioPesticides DataBase (BPDB). The scores encompass hazard metrics across three key domains: Environmental fate, Ecotoxicity and Human health. Individual hazard metrics are aggregated into a composite Pesticide Load (PL) score for each active ingredient, calculated by multiplying each hazard score by a corresponding weight and summing the results. The full methodological framework behind this approach is currently under peer review and will be published soon.