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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
- Regulatory Status:
- Supporting information:
- Studies:
- Prenatal pesticide exposure and childhood leukemia - A California statewide case-control study. Park, A.S., Ritz, B., Yu, F., Cockburn, M. and Heck, J.E., 2020. International journal of hygiene and environmental health, 226, p.113486.
- Diuron-induced rat urinary bladder carcinogenesis: mode of action and human relevance evaluations using the International Programme on Chemical Safety framework.. Da Rocha MS, Arnold LL, De Oliveira ML, Catalano SM, et al. 2014. Crit Rev Toxicol. 44(5):393-406.