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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
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: No
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes ()
- Neurotoxicity: No
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- 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 ()
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information
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