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Pendimethalin
General Information
- Fact Sheet: pendimethalin.pdf
- Product Names:
Squadron (BASF) formulated with Imazaquin
Pursuit (BASF) formulated with Imazethapyr
Prowl (BASF)
Pendulum (BASF)
Pre-M (BASF)
Steel (BASF) formulated with Imazaquin, formulated with Imazethapyr
Turf Builder (Scotts)
Scotts Halts (Scotts)
Crabgrass Preventer (Scotts)
Freehand (BASF) formulated with dimethenamide-P
Cando (BASF) formulated with dimethenamide-P
Aquapen (Drexel Chemical)
Southern Weedgrass control (Everris)
- Chemical Class: Dinitroaniline herbicide
- Uses: Selective herbicide, controls broadleaf weeds and grassy weed species in agriculture and lawns.
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture, Organic lawn care
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Possible ()
- Endocrine Disruption: Yes ()
- Reproductive Effects: Yes ()
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes ()
- Birth/Developmental: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Yes ()
- Potential Leacher: Not documented
- Toxic to Birds: Not documented
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes (, )
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Residential Uses as Found in the ManageSafe™ Database
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
- Supporting information:
