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Monosodium methanearsonate (MSMA)
General Information
- Product Names:
Drexar 530 (Drexel)
Diumate (Drexel) formulated with Diuron
Target (Luxembourg-Pamol)
Quadmec Turf (PBI/Gordon) formulated with Dicamba, 2,4-D, and Mecoprop
- Chemical Class: Arsenical herbicide
- Uses: historically used in cotton production.
- Alternatives: Organic agriculture
- Beyond Pesticides rating:
Health and Environmental Effects
- Cancer: Possible ()
- Endocrine Disruption: Not documented
- Reproductive Effects: Yes ()
- Neurotoxicity: Not documented
- Kidney/Liver Damage: Yes ()
- Sensitizer/ Irritant: Not documented
- Birth/Developmental: Not documented
- Detected in Groundwater: Not documented
- Potential Leacher: Yes ()
- Toxic to Birds: Yes ()
- Toxic to Fish/Aquatic Organisms: Yes ()
- Toxic to Bees: Not documented
Additional Information
- Regulatory Status:
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