Gateway on Pesticide Hazards and Safe Pest Management

Rimsulfuron

General Information

• Product Names:
  Matrix (Du Pont)
  Basis (Du Pont) formulated with Thifensulfuron methyl
  Tranxit (Du Pont)
  Resolve (Du Pont)
  Leadoff (Du Pont) formulated with Thifensulfuron methyl
  Pruvin (Makhteshim)
  Solida (Cheminova)
  Rimgro (AGSURF)

• Chemical Class: Sulfonylurea
• Uses: Controls for broadleaf weeds and grasses
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Not likely
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: No
• Birth/Developmental Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Yes (43)
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Rimsulfuron