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Tembotrione

General Information

• Product Names:
  Laudis (Bayer)
  SC 547 (Bayer) formulated with Thiencarbazone-methyl

• Chemical Class: Triketone herbicide
• Uses: Post emergence control of broad leaf and grassy weed control in corn
• Alternatives: Organic agriculture
• Beyond Pesticides rating: Toxic

Health and Environmental Effects

• Cancer: Not documented
• Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
• Reproductive Effects: Yes (39)
• Neurotoxicity: Yes (39)
• Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes (39)
• Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes (39)
• Birth/Developmental Yes (39)
• Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
• Potential Leacher: Not documented
• Toxic to Birds: Not documented
• Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Not documented
• Toxic to Bees: Not documented

Additional Information

• Regulatory Status:
  • EPA Factsheet
• Supporting information:
  • PAN Pesticides Database: Tembotrione (Pesticide Action Network)