Mesotrione

CAS Number: 104206-82-8

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Food

Pesticides

Agricultural herbicide applications, lawn herbicides, treated crops, soil and water

Description:

Mesotrione is a selective herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds and certain grasses in agricultural and turf settings. It is commonly used in corn production and is also found in some lawn weed-control products. Potential exposure may occur during herbicide application, through contact with treated areas, or through residues in food and water.

Health concerns:

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

Organ System Toxicity

May cause organ damage and disease.

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).
US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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