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CAS 834-12-8

Ametryn

Potential EDCPesticides

Ametryn is a triazine herbicide used to control grasses and broadleaf weeds in crops like sugarcane, corn, and citrus. It can move from fields into nearby water and soil, so small amounts may reach drinking water or food [1][2].

Where It Comes From

Applied on farms; can reach streams and groundwater via runoff and leaching; breaks down slowly in soil and water [1][2].

How You Are Exposed

Drinking water in agricultural areas; residues on treated crops; skin/eye contact or breathing spray during application; drift to nearby homes [1][2].

Why It Matters

Short-term exposure can irritate eyes/skin; high-dose animal studies report effects on liver and blood. It is moderately persistent and mobile, so protecting water sources matters [1][2].

Who Is at Risk

Farmworkers and pesticide applicators; people living near treated fields; private well users in farming regions; pregnant people and children [1][3].

How to Lower Your Exposure

Rinse and scrub produce; peel when possible [4]. For private wells, test regularly and consider treatment; activated carbon or reverse osmosis can reduce many herbicides [3][5]. Follow label directions and wear protective gear when using pesticides; keep children and pets away from treated areas [1].

References

  1. [1]U.S. EPA. Ametryn (PC Code 080803) — Pesticide Chemical Search/summary and risk information.
  2. [2]WHO/FAO Joint Meeting on Pesticide Residues (JMPR). Ametryn: toxicological and residue evaluations.
  3. [3]CDC. Private Wells: Testing your well water.
  4. [4]CDC. Safe handling of fruits and vegetables.
  5. [5]U.S. EPA. Drinking Water Treatability Database (triazine herbicides; granular activated carbon and reverse osmosis).

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