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Isoxaben

General Information

• Isoxaben product names
• Chemical Class: Amide herbicide
• Uses and Alternatives:Rights-of-way, Landscape, Nursuries
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Possible (10)
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage:: Yes (24)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Yes (25)
• Toxic to Birds: Yes (20)
• Toxic to Fish/ Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • Not reviewed
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database:Isoxaben (Pesticide Action Network)
• Key Studies: