Pendimethalin

CAS Number: 40487-42-1

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Pesticides

Food

Agricultural herbicides, lawn and garden weed-control products, treated crops, residential landscaping, agricultural spray drift, and potential food residues

Description:

Pendimethalin is a selective herbicide used to prevent the growth of certain grasses and broadleaf weeds. It is applied in agriculture as well as some residential lawn and ornamental plant treatments. Exposure may occur during application, through contact with treated soil or vegetation, or through residues on food crops.

Health concerns:

Reproductive Toxicity

May alter hormone function and harm reproduction.

Immunotoxicity & Allergens

May impact immune system function or cause allergic reactions.

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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