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Norflurazon

General Information

• Product Names:
  Zorial (Syngenta)
  Solicam (Syngenta)
  Riverdale Perdict (Nufarm)
  Evital (AMVAC Chemical)

• Chemical Class: Pyridazinone herbicide
• Uses: control of broadleaf weeds, grasses and sedges
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture, Organic lawn care
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Possibly (8)
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Yes (8)
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (8)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (8)
• Birth/Developmental Yes (8)
• Detected in Groundwater: Yes (37)
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (8)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • EPA Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) signed (06/2002)