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Herbicides
DCPA (Dacthal)
DCPA, also known as Dacthal, is a chlorophenyl herbicide used primarily for pre-emergent weed control in agricultural settings. It is not a food ingredient but an agrochemical with potential environmental and human health concerns. Classified by the EPA as a possible human carcinogen, exposure primarily occurs through agricultural residues and environmental contamination.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 9, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Possible carcinogen, environmental persistence, potential endocrine disruption, soil and water contamination
Benefits
Effective herbicide for weed control in crops, reduces crop losses