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4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid / Picloram

Herbicides

4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid / Picloram

Picloram is a synthetic chlorinated pesticide and herbicide used to control broadleaf weeds in agriculture, forestry, and pasture management. It is known to persist in soil and water, raising concerns about environmental and human exposure.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 14, 2024
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Potential environmental persistence, water contamination, possible developmental and reproductive toxicity, not intended for human consumption

Benefits

None

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