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Dichlobenil
General Information
- Product Names:
Casoron (Chemtura)
Norosac (PBI/Gordon)
Barrier (PBI/Gordon)
- Chemical Class: Substituted benzene herbicide
- Uses: Control of weeds and grasses in agricultural, residential and industrial areas including: cranberry bogs, dichondra, ornamentals, blackberry, raspberry, and blueberry fields, apple, pear, filbert and cherry orchards, vineyards, hybrid poplar-cottonwood plantations, and rights-of-way, paved areas, sidewalks, recreational areas, and fences. Also used to remove tree roots and inhibit their growth in sewers.
- Alternatives: Organic Agriculture
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Yes ()
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes ()
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
- Birth/Developmental: Yes ()
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Yes ()
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes ()
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
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