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Alachlor ESA

Pesticides

Alachlor ESA

Alachlor ESA (Ethane sulfonic acid) is a primary metabolite of the herbicide alachlor, commonly detected as an environmental contaminant. It is not a food ingredient but rather a chemical residue considered a pollutant from pesticide degradation. Alachlor and its metabolites are associated with potential toxicity and environmental persistence.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 25, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Potential carcinogenicity, environmental toxicity, endocrine disruption, water contamination

Benefits

None