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Halosulfuron-methyl

General Information

• Chemical Class: Sulfonyl Urea Herbicide
• Uses: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucurbits
• Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III (slightly toxic)
• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: No data
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: No data
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: No data
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (49)
• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Yes (49)

Environmental Effects

• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Detected in Streams: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented
• Toxic to Mammals: Not documented
• Long-Range Transport: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Information:
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Halosulfuron-methyl (Pesticide Action Network)