Herbicides

Paraquat

Paraquat is a highly toxic non-selective herbicide used in agriculture. It is not a food ingredient but a chemical material with high acute toxicity and potential for causing severe health effects upon exposure.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 24, 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

Highly toxic if ingested, inhaled, or via skin contact, causes acute poisoning, pulmonary fibrosis, neurotoxicity, carcinogenic potential, environmental persistence

Benefits

Effective herbicide for weed control in agriculture