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Diuron
General Information
- Product Names:
Topsite (BASF) formulated with Imazapyr
Sahara (BASF) formulated with Imazapyr
Krovar (Dupont) formulated with Bromacil
Velpar (Dupont)Formulated with Hexazinone
Troysan (Troy)
Preventol (Lanxess)
- Chemical Class: Dimethylurea herbicide (also mildewcide and algaecide)
- Uses: Agriculture, ornamentals, ponds, aquariums, paints
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Known/likely (, )
- Endocrine Disruption: Yes ()
- Reproductive Effects: Not documented
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes () [carcinomas]
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes ()
- Birth/Developmental: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes ()
- Toxic to Bees: Yes ()
Additional Information
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