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Herbicides
Molinate
Molinate is a thiocarbamate herbicide primarily used in rice cultivation to control grasses and sedges. It is not a food ingredient and is considered a material/chemical. Exposure to molinate, especially occupational or environmental, has been linked to potential neurotoxicity and reproductive toxicity. It is regulated for use by environmental and agricultural agencies due to its toxicity.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 9, 2024
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
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Risks
Neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, environmental contamination, potential carcinogenicity, acute toxicity via inhalation and dermal exposure
Benefits
Effective herbicide for crop protection, helps increase rice yield