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Hexazinone
General Information
- Product Names:
Ouster (Dupont) formulated with Sulfometuron methyl
Velpar (Dupont)
Westar (Dupont) formulated with Sulfometuron methyl
Pronone power pellet (Pro service)
Velossa (Helena)
- Chemical Class: Triazine-dione herbicide
- Uses: Blueberry, pineapple, sugarcane, rights-of-way/fencerows/hedgerows, alfalfa, grass forage/fodder/hay, pastures, rangeland, agricultural fallow/idle land, Christmas tree plantations, industrial areas (outdoor), recreational areas, drainage systems, forestry
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Yes ()
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes ()
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Yes ()
- Birth/Developmental: Yes ()
- 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:
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