Flumioxazin
CAS Number: 103361-09-7
Sources of exposure:
Agricultural herbicides, treated soil, ornamental landscaping, vegetation management, surface water
Description:
Flumioxazin is a selective herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds and certain grasses in agricultural and nonagricultural settings. It is used in crops such as soybeans and in some landscaping and vegetation management products. Potential exposure may occur through herbicide application, contact with treated areas, or residues in food and the environment.
Health concerns:
Reproductive Toxicity
May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.
Developmental Toxicity
May impact fetal development and birth outcomes.
Ecotoxicity
May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.
Banned/restricted lists:
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II - Prohibited
References
- US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox). California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.