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Nicosulfuron
General Information
- Product Names:
Steadfast (Du Pont) formulated with Rimsulfuron
Stout (Du Pont) formulated with Thifensulfuron methyl
Pastora (Du Pont) formulated with Metsulfuron-methyl
Solida Grande (Cheminova) formulated with Rimsulfuron
Primero (Rotam)
Caveat (Agsurf) formulated with Rimsulfuron
Ironclad (Makhteshim) formulated with Rimsulfuron - Chemical Class: Sulfonylurea herbicide
- Uses: Control of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture
- Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Not documented
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes (4)
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (8)
- Birth/Developmental Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- 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:
- Supporting information:
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