Cyanazine

CAS Number: 21725-46-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Pesticides

Historical agricultural herbicides, former corn-growing areas, contaminated soil, agricultural runoff, and groundwater

Description:

Cyanazine is a synthetic triazine herbicide historically used to control broadleaf weeds and grasses, particularly in corn production. Its use was discontinued in the United States, although residues may persist in some agricultural environments. Exposure is more likely associated with environmental contamination from historical use than with current pesticide applications in the United States.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Developmental Toxicity

May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

Banned/restricted lists:

California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - developmental

References

US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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