.Pesticide Gateway Index

.About the Gateway

.Eating with a Conscience

.Home

Gateway on Pesticide Hazards and Safe Pest Management
Read about the Gateway

Trifloxysulfuron

General Information

• Chemical Class: Sulfonylurea Herbicide
• Uses: Asparagus, Mellon, Citrus, Corn, Eggplant, Grapefruit, Honeydew, Mango, Sweet Potato, Tomato, Papaya, Cotton, Nuts, Sugarcane
• Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health Effects

• EPA Acute Toxicity Class: III (slightly toxic)
• Cancer: Not Likely (45)
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/ Liver Damage: Yes (45)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (45)
• Birth/ Developmental Defects: Not documented

Environmental Effects

• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Detected in Streams: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Yes (MSDS)
• 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:
  • Federal Register. March 21, 2003.