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Napropamide

General Information

• Product Names:

  Devrinol (United Phosphorus)

• Chemical Class: Amide herbicide
• Uses: control of broadleaf weeds and annual grasses, including fruits and nuts, vegetables, ornamentals, turf/lawns, forestry sites and tobacco
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture, Organic lawn care
• Beyond Pesticides rating:

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: No
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Yes (1)
• Neurotoxicity: No
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (1)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: No
• Birth/Developmental: No
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (2)
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • EPA Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED)
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Napropamide (Pesticide Action Network)
  • Extension Toxicology Network (EXTONET): Napropamide