Diquat Dibromide
CAS Number: 85-00-7
Sources of exposure:
Agricultural herbicides, aquatic weed-control treatments, vegetation management, crop desiccation, and potential residues on treated crops
Description:
Diquat dibromide is a bipyridyl herbicide used to control unwanted vegetation and as a desiccant in certain agricultural applications. It disrupts photosynthesis by generating reactive oxygen species in plant tissues. Exposure may occur during herbicide application, through contact with treated vegetation or water, or through residues associated with authorized agricultural uses.
Health concerns:
Developmental Toxicity
May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.
Organ System Toxicity
May cause organ damage and disease.
Immunotoxicity & Allergens
May impact immune system function or cause allergic reactions.
Irritant
May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.
Ecotoxicity
May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.
References
- US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
- California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.