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Molinate

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

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Food and supplement guidelines

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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

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