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Propachlor

Herbicides

Propachlor

Propachlor is a herbicide used primarily in agriculture to control weeds in crops like corn. It is not a food ingredient and is considered a chemical material with potential toxicological effects. It is classified as a hazardous substance with concerns about carcinogenicity and environmental persistence.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 9, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
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Health guideline
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Food and supplement guidelines

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Health guideline
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Risks

Toxicity, potential carcinogen, environmental contaminant, endocrine disruption, groundwater contamination

Benefits

None

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