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Dimethenamid

General Information

• Product Names:

  Outlook (BASF)
  Tower  (BASF)
  Verdict (BASF) formulated with Saflufenacil
  Slider (Loveland)
• Chemical Class: Chloroacetamide herbicide
• Uses: Agriculture
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Possible (43)
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (43)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/Developmental Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (43)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: (Pesticide Action Network)