Propazine

CAS Number: 139-40-2

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
53

Sources of exposure:

Food
Pesticides

Agricultural herbicide applications, treated soil, surface water and groundwater

Description:

Propazine is a triazine herbicide used to control annual grasses and broadleaf weeds, particularly in sorghum production. It inhibits photosynthesis in susceptible plants. Potential exposure may occur through herbicide application or residues in food, soil, and water.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

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
  • California Proposition 65 - OEHHA - developmental
  • female

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox). California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.

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