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Halosulfuron-methyl

General Information

• Product Names:
  F2636 (FMC) formulated with Carfentrazone-ethyl
  Permit (Canyon) formulated with Theifensulfuron-methyl
  Sedgehammer (Canyon)
  Tribute (Bayer) formulated with Theinecarbazone-methyl
  Prosedge (Nufarm)
  Sandea (Canyon)
  Sempra (Canyon)

• Chemical Class: Sulfonyl urea herbicide
• Uses: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, cucurbits
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Not documented
• Neurotoxicity: Not documented
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Not documented
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (49)
• Birth/Developmental: Yes (49)
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Halosulfuron-methyl (Pesticide Action Network)