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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
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential carcinogenicity, environmental toxicity, endocrine disruption, water contamination
Benefits
None